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Incoming EARF completes validation, demonstrates crisis response capability
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, secure equipment to a pallet Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of the U.S. Army’s Bravo Company 3-15, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, completed a validation exercise displaying their ability to assume responsibility from Alpha Company 3-15, as the East Africa Response Force assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Incoming EARF completes validation, demonstrates crisis response capability
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, load pallets with water and meals ready-to-eat Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After being recalled in the early hours of the morning to validate the East Africa Response Force’s rapid response ability, EARF members gathered and immediately began by prepping personal gear and equipment. Shortly after, teams began building pallets with all the necessities for self-sustainment and mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Incoming EARF completes validation, demonstrates crisis response capability
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, load pallets with water and meals ready-to-eat Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of Bravo Company participated in a two-part validation exercise that consisted of a rapid mobilization scenario from the camp, which lead to the company convoying to and providing security for the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Incoming EARF completes validation, demonstrates crisis response capability
A U.S. Army Soldier from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, directs a forklift Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After being recalled in the early hours of the morning to validate the East Africa Response Force’s rapid response ability, EARF members gathered and immediately began by prepping personal gear and equipment. Shortly after, teams began building pallets with all the necessities for self-sustainment and mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Incoming EARF completes validation, demonstrates crisis response capability
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of the U.S. Army’s Bravo Company 3-15, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, completed a validation exercise displaying their ability to assume responsibility from Alpha Company 3-15, as the East Africa Response Force assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Betty Cummisky, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion commander, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. They will conduct military-to-military and civil-military engagements to strengthen partner nation capacity and continue to build on the strong foundation established by the departing 415th CA BN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion stand at ease during a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. They will continue to build on a strong foundation with local military forces, civilian populations and civilian authorities, as well as advise the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general on the civil environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Betty Cummisky, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tamara Edwards, 403rd CA BN command sergeant major, unfurl their unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Unfurling the unit colors signified the transfer of authority from the 415th CA BN, which is now preparing to redeploy home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the incoming 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion salute during the transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. As the two units stood side by side in separate formations, the 415th CA BN sheathed their unit colors while the 403rd CA BN unfurled theirs, signifying the transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 415th Civil Affairs Battalion arrived in Djibouti June 11, 2015, and has been working hand-in-hand with the local Djiboutian populace, authorities, Djibouti Armed Forces, and other integral organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Warrant Officer John Muthoka, Kenya Defence Forces sergeant major, answers questions during a junior enlisted town hall meeting at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, as part of an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The four KDF SELs consisted of Muthoka and the ranking enlisted member of their army, air force and navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces open the floor for questions during a junior enlisted town hall meeting at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, as part of an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The four highest ranking of their enlisted force travelled over 1,300 miles in hopes of building a relationship with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa personnel, but more importantly doing everything in their power to work toward a secure and stable East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces host a junior enlisted town hall meeting at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. A difference amongst the KDF and U.S. enlisted forces is the level of responsibility and decision-making authority given to young Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces attend an Equal Opportunity brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The four highest ranking of their enlisted force travelled over 1,300 miles in hopes of building a relationship with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa personnel, but more importantly doing everything in their power to work toward a secure and stable East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces attend an Equal Opportunity brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The briefings focused on operations and how Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa personnel accomplish the mission successfully, including equality and troop welfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Harper Smith, 2-124 Foxtrot Company first sergeant (right), discusses the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s motor pool capabilities with Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Along with providing important information and gaining insight into the younger members’ mindset, they spent an afternoon with their CJTF-HOA equivalent to see first-hand how each U.S. SEL led the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Harper Smith, 2-124 Foxtrot Company first sergeant (right), discusses the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s motor pool capabilities with Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Along with providing important information and gaining insight into the younger members’ mindset, they spent an afternoon with their CJTF-HOA equivalent to see first-hand how each U.S. SEL led the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Bruha, 2-124 Bravo Company acting first sergeant, demonstrates the U.S. Army’s method for clearing and securing a weapon for Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The four KDF SELs consisted of Muthoka and the ranking enlisted member of their army, air force and navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Bruha, 2-124 Bravo Company acting first sergeant, explains the benefits of an advanced combat optical gunsight for Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The partnerships built and strengthened between the leaders is vital for ensuring mission success – for AMISOM, the current situation in Somalia, neutralizing Al-Shabaab and stabilizing the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Kenya Air Force Warrant Officer Dennis Talengo, Kenya Air Force sergeant major, speaks with Maj. Anthony Alexander, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Maurice Bedard, 82nd ERQS superintendent, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The partnerships built and strengthened between the leaders is vital for ensuring mission success – for AMISOM, the current situation in Somalia, neutralizing Al-Shabaab, and stabilizing the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Kenya Air Force Warrant Officer Dennis Talengo, Kenya Air Force sergeant major, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Maurice Bedard, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron superintendent, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The visit included several briefings, one-on-one SEL engagements, a base tour, and a town hall meeting with junior enlisted service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, speaks with sergeants major from the Kenya Defence Forces Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The visit included several briefings, one-on-one SEL engagements, a base tour, and a town hall meeting with junior enlisted service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks with sergeants major from the Kenya Defence Forces Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kenya is one of the five troop contributing countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and is the second largest of the three countries bordering Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Col. Mitch Meyers, Preventive Medicine Officer, gives a class on the proper techniques for brushing, flossing and rinsing during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP, funded by U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, spent two days providing dental care and education to the Ali Sabieh residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, rinses a tool during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Hays saw more than 45 patients and removed 38 teeth in just over seven hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Members of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion begin prep work on a mobile dental station in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The 403rd CA BN, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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A Djiboutian boy is comforted by his father after having a tooth removed during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, work on extracting a tooth during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN removed more than 50 infected teeth during two days of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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A Djiboutian woman awaits care during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is currently deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, takes a moment to rest during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Hays saw more than 45 patients and removed 38 teeth in seven hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, begin their examination of a patient during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The dental civic affairs program part of U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, which aims to provide emergency dental procedures as well as basic extractions and dental education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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A Djiboutian boy is comforted by his father after having a tooth removed during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, work on extracting a tooth during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN removed more than 50 infected teeth during two days of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Col. Mitch Meyers, Preventive Medicine Officer, gives a class on the proper techniques for brushing, flossing and rinsing during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP, funded by U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, spent two days providing dental care and education to the Ali Sabieh residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Col. Mitch Meyers, Preventive Medicine Officer, shows a group of Djiboutian children proper flossing techniques during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Without the DENTCAP provided via U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, the residents of Ali Sabieh may go years without dental care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Members of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion begin prep work on a mobile dental station in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The 403rd CA BN, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Tools and local anesthetic are prepared for use during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, work on extracting a tooth during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN provided more than 10 hours of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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A tooth removed during a dental civic action program mission lays on a table in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN removed more than 50 infected teeth during two days of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Dental Cell Office in Charge, inspects the molar of a local woman in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN provided more than 10 hours of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: TSgt Dan DeCook
