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Rifles and ammo sit ready for firing March 10, 2016, during basic rifle marksman training at Arta range in Djibouti. Pairs of Djiboutian soldiers carried a litter 100 meters before even picking up their weapon to increase their heart rate to simulate combat stress. (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 Sgt. Rob Shelton, Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) instructor, speaks to members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) March 10, 2016, before basic rifle marksman training at Arta range in Djibouti. Pairs of FAD soldiers carried a litter 100 meters before even picking up their weapon to increase their heart rate to simulate combat stress. (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 Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) Soldiers brief safety rules to members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) March 10, 2016, during basic rifle marksman training at Arta range in Djibouti. After learning land navigation skills in the first of three training phases, the FAD soldiers accomplished the second phase consisting of ready-up drills and stress shooting to prepare them for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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A Ugandan military officer analyzes maps prior to an exercise Feb. 29, 2016, during an African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The course included traditional classroom instruction, hands-on application, practical exercises, exposure to high-level military decision-making, and ended with one final exercise. (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 Capt. Erik Buendia, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion, mentors Burundi and Kenyan military officers on civil military engagement Feb. 29, 2016, during an African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The course covered six main functions necessary for successful military operations: logistics and personnel, intelligence, public information, civil affairs, military operations, and command leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Kenyan, Ugandan and Burundi military officers review information with their mentor Feb. 29, 2016, during an African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The course, administered by the U.S. State Department’s Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance program, prepared the officers to work at the AMISOM headquarters level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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A Ugandan military officer enters a classroom Feb. 29, 2016, during an African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The U.S. State Department’s Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance program sponsors courses like this every quarter and has trained approximately 45,000 African soldiers since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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An officer from the Uganda People’s Defence Force speaks to a media role player at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The press conference tested the different directorate officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda answer questions at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Course mentors recorded the practice conference to show the officers their performance and ultimately lead to improvement. (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. military and civilian mentors role play as members of the media and ask questions at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare the conference, media and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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A camera records a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Course mentors recorded the practice conference to show the officers their performance and ultimately lead to improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The press conference tested the different directorate officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare the conference, media and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda gather for a brief March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete an staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Military officers from African Union Mission in Somalia troop contributing countries put their training to the test during a Command Post Exercise proving they’re ready to serve at the AMISOM headquarters in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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An officer from the Burundi National Defence Force briefs his staff as acting commander for a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the course, the officers were split into six main directorates necessary for successful military operations: logistics and personnel, intelligence, public information, civil affairs, military operations, and command leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda discuss military operations for a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the course, the officers were split into six main directorates necessary for successful military operations: logistics and personnel, intelligence, public information, civil affairs, military operations, and command leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda discuss a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Simulations originated from previous real-world Al-Shabaab activity and attacks, which gave the leaders the most realistic assessment in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda plan military operations for a simulated scenario Feb. 29, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. This exercise culminated their five-week training and proved they’re ready to serve at African Union Mission in Somalia headquarters or any of the six sectors’ command staffs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda work through a simulated scenario Feb. 29, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. This exercise culminated their five-week training and proved they’re ready to serve at African Union Mission in Somalia headquarters or any of the six sectors’ command staffs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Sam Iverson, Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance senior staff trainer, directs officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Force to begin an exercise Feb. 29, 2016, during a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Throughout the five-week course, the students slowly progressed to working with each other as one staff and demonstrated their enhanced communication skills in this final test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers transport a simulated injured comrade to a vehicle during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers practiced removing wounded, treating injuries and transporting soldiers to evacuation vehicles in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers lift a simulated injured comrade during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned diagnosis, transport and treatment of battlefield wounds to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, shows Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers bandages that have liquid absorbing pellets during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned how to diagnose, treat and transport injuries in a combat situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti
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U.S. Army soldiers from 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment demonstrate a two-man seated carry to Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned different carries to transport wounded from combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti
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U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, teaches Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers how to use a pressure dressing during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. The FAD followed the same five-day course taught to U.S. Soldiers to prepare the FAD for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016
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A Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldier fireman carries U.S. Army Spc. Brian Buchanan, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned multiple types of carries to evacuate wounded from the battlefield while also maintaining security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
Burundi National Defence Force Maj. Prosper Hakazimana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa foreign liaison officer, asks a question during a seminar Mar. 2, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the Africa Center for Strategic Studies to provide academic information and discussions. The seminar included topics related to regional security and current issues impacting East African countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
Dr. Yolanda Bouka, Africa Center for Strategic Studies guest speaker, discusses Burundi current events Mar. 3, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff attended a workshop led by six representatives from the U.S., Europe and Africa. The speakers were selected by the ACSS to discuss topics including violent extremism, peace and security architecture, and security challenges in specific countries for which they are subject matter experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
Dr. Raymond Gilpin, Africa Center for Strategic Studies academic dean, discusses African contemporary security trends Mar. 1, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Africa Center for Strategic Studies is a Department of Defense organization dedicated to supporting U.S. foreign and security policies. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the ACSS to discuss current issues and to learn more about the countries in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
Dr. Raymond Gilpin, Africa Center for Strategic Studies academic dean, discusses African contemporary security trends Mar. 1, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff attended seminars, which were led by six representatives from the U.S., Europe and Africa. The speakers were selected by the ACSS to discuss topics including violent extremism, peace and security architecture, and security challenges in specific countries for which they are subject matter experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
Dr. Paul D. Williams, Africa Center for Strategic Studies guest speaker, discusses Africa’s peace and security architecture Mar. 2, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Africa Center for Strategic Studies is a Department of Defense organization dedicated to supporting U.S. foreign and security policies. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the ACSS to discuss current issues and to learn more about the countries in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 display concrete support to Rwanda Defence Force engineers during their tour of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 24, 2016. RDF members viewed U.S. expeditionary construction capabilities to solidify practices shared in prior exchanges with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
Rwanda Defence Force engineers learn more about fuel storage bladders from Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2016. In addition to receiving a tour of facilities and infrastructure for expeditionary camps, the U.S. and RDF engineers used the opportunity to further enhance the relationships they’ve built with each other over the past several months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Tom Ross, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22, explains trailer detachment to Rwanda Defence Force engineers during their tour of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 24, 2016. RDF members learned more about U.S. expeditionary camps and what equipment is used to build and maintain them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Mason, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron Civil Engineering power production, shows Rwanda Defence Force engineers a 12-person tent at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2016. RDF members visited Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier to see how U.S. partners set up different types of expeditionary camps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Ernesti, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa armory NCO-in-charge, displays a rifle stored in the armory to Rwanda Defence Force Col. Faustin Kalisa, RDF Battalion commander, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The RDF engineers toured Camp Lemonnier to see how U.S. expeditionary structures are set up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, points out the different sections of the sewage treatment facility to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. RDF members received a tour of essential utilities for an expeditionary camp so they could see the application of prior base planning lessons shared by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality
U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, explains the inner workings of the reverse osmosis water purification unit to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The ROWPU provides clean, drinkable water to the residents of Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, controls close air support during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The long day of training paid off as they overcame challenges and took notes that will improve the next exercise and real-world operations. (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. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, communicates with French Air Force aviators during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Although aviators across the globe speak English, accents and distinctions from both the English-speaking or French-speaking personnel can create challenges under already stressful situations, and the exercise helped both forces become more familiar with each other’s accents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
