AFRICOM Imam leads first Iftar with U.S., SNA leaders
6/10/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jocelyn Morales, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa religious affairs chaplain assistant, prepares a plate of samosas for a dual-service Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, speaks to the crowd during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini the Legion of Merit during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The Legion of Merit is presented for exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, as he receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to the crowd during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, as he receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. service members participate in a motivational run around Camp Lemonnier during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 2, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. service members participate in a motivational run around Camp Lemonnier during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 2, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron Smith, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, low-crawls while completing a combat fitness test during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. During the Corporal’s Course, the students received more than 120 hours of instruction over the course of 16 days with a curriculum that consisted of various subjects to include; customs and traditions, land navigation, communications, social media interaction, leadership, and combat fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Caplan, carries U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Davis, both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, while completing a combat fitness test during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. A partnered effort between the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Kim-Sean Mam executes a fireman’s carry with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Ogle, both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Richard Byrne, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, carries ammo cans during a combat fitness test during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Davis, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepares to present arms with a guidon during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyree McNealy, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, demonstrates handling of the guidon during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyree McNealy, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks to students in the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin Russell, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, calls commands for a sword and guidon evaluation during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew White, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, marks an evaluation score for a student during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. A partnered effort between the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Ogle, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepares to complete a sword and guidon evaluation during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. As a dual effort of the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
