Albert Katumba, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees representative, speaks at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Katumba spoke to the cadets about the effects war can have on civilian populations specifically the displacement of civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, Speaks at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Brennan spoke to the cadets about the importance of planning, preparing and protecting civilians caught in the middle of military and law enforcements actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
The Joint Military Academy of Arta hosted the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting entitled “Civilians on the Battlefield,” in Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The conference was a joint effort by the Djiboutian Armed Forces, U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, the American ambassador to Djibouti and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, speaks to cadets at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Kelly was one of three guest speakers at the event discussing the importance of military and law enforcement leaders to plan for the protection of civilians and their livelihoods when performing military actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
U.S., Djiboutian military holds conference on civil military operations
4/22/2015
Djiboutian military and law enforcement cadets attend briefings at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The meeting’s focus was on the effects military and police actions can have on civilian populations, and the need to mitigate these affects through planning and preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Civilians on the battlefield: U.S., Djiboutian military holds conference on civil military operations
4/22/2015
With a topic inspired by current events, the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) and the Djibouti armed forces have partnered together to host the first Geo-Strategy Conference at the Joint Military Academy of Arta (AMIA) entitled, “Civilians on the Battlefield: The Consequences of Armed Conflict on Civilians in East Africa from 1990-2015,” April 20, 2015.
150408-F-QZ836-093 Kenya(April 08,2015)(From Right) Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, introduces Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA commander, to an East African partner, during the Senior Leader Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, April 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, congratulates Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, on becoming the CJTF-HOA commander, during the change of command ceremony, Apr. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Darrell Dean)
Leaders come and go, but the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines will always stay the same. They are a dedicated and honorable force to be reckoned with who will follow a great leader anywhere.
U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, host an East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. The event also provided an opportunity for Rodriguez to introduce his new Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, to the regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
From left, U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, speaks with Ambassador Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador of Djibouti, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, during the U.S. Africa Command East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Africa Command hosted an East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on April 14, 2015.
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to villagers in East Africa, Apr. 5, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rory Carmouche, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Programs Specialist, gathers Bibles for Easter service on Apr. 5, 2015 for members in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. As a Religious Programs Specialist, Carmouche provides religious and administration assistance for the chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, conducts an Easter service held for CJTF-HOA members in East Africa on Apr. 5, 2015. Allison visited members throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility to provide religious services, share his Hawaiian upbringing and the Aloha spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
Bibles are placed on chairs for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members, within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility, prior to Easter Services on Apr. 5, 2015. Services are provided for service members regardless of denomination across a number of locations within Eastern Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to a group of orphans in East Africa, Apr. 3, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to group of orphans in East Africa, Apr. 3, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
From right, U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rory Carmouche, CJTF-HOA Religious Programs Specialist, hand out bags of empty bottles to an orphanage in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility, Apr. 3, 2015. The empty water bottles will be used by the orphans to fill with water and use as a drinking containers due to limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service member holds a Bible during an Easter service provided by a CJTF-HOA Chaplain on Apr. 5, 2015 for members in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. CJTF-HOA Chaplains visit members throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility at least once a month to provide religious services and encouragement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
