U.S. Army Major Gary Brown, 418th Civil Affairs Battalion (FxSP) senior veterinarian administers anti-parasitic medication during a veterinarian assistance mission outside of Dikhil, Djibouti, March 28, 2017. The veterinarian assistance mission is intended to enhance the capabilities of local animal health workers, ensure animal herd well-being, and strengthen agricultural and economic stability, while fostering positive relationships between the U.S. and partner nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Soldiers render aid to car accident victims (4) of (4)
4/10/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Grady Kissee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Military Information Support Operations (MISO), administers emergency first aid to an individual involved in a vehicle accident south of We’a Djibouti, March 28, 2017. U.S. Army Civil Affairs and MISO teams were returning to Camp Lemonnier from a veterinarian assistance mission near Ali Sabieh when they stopped to render emergency medical aid to vehicle accident victims. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) students and instructors pose for a class photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 6, 2017. In coordination with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, four faculty members from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island traveled to Camp Lemonnier to conduct the five-day seminar focused on the curriculum required for JPME-phase 1 qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) students attend a U.S. Naval War College seminar at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 3, 2017. The seminar included presentations and interactive discussion on the national security policy development process, senior leadership theory and practice, and the joint operational planning process. The seminar was designed to support those personnel stationed to Camp Lemonnier choosing to pursue JPME-Phase 1 qualification through the Naval War College distance education program during their tour in Djibouti. (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Military Information Support Operations (MISO), 411th Civil Affairs Battalion and 418th Civil Affairs Battalion Function Specialty Unit (FxSP) rendered medical aid to Djiboutian car accident victims south of We’a, Djibouti, March 28, 2017.
U.S. Soldiers render aid to car accident victims (2) of (4)
4/5/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, uses a satellite phone to contact local emergency services at the scene of a vehicle accident south of We’a Djibouti, March 28, 2017. The accident occurred in rural area with no cellphone coverage and medical first responders had not yet been contacted when U.S. service members arrived on scene. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Soldiers render aid to car accident victims (3) of (4)
4/5/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion medic, administers first aid to an individual involved in a vehicle accident south of We’a Djibouti, March 28, 2017. The actions of the U.S. service members resulted in the stabilization of those injured until local medical officials arrived on scene, increasing their chances of survival. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Soldiers render aid to car accident victims (1) of (4)
4/5/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion medic, receives an Army Achievement Medal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 3, 2017. DeArcy received the medal for her leadership and application of medical knowledge during a real-world vehicle accident that occurred in Djibouti, March 28. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot) (This image manipulated for operational security - ID badge has been obscured)
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
4/3/2017
The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) is preparing Ugandan Battle Group 22 (UGABAG 22) for a spring 2017 deployment in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), with a 12-week training course at Camp Singo, Uganda.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kurt Sontag, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and Dr. Volker Berresheim, Ambassador, German Embassy to Djibouti, smile for a photo during a visit, March 31, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The meeting inculded discussions the cooperation of CJTF-HOA and the Germans within the Horn of Africa, coalition partnership building, and shared interests. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
A U.S. Air Force Airman briefs Japanese, Italian and U.S. senior enlisted service members on the operations of the airfield in Djibouti, Africa, March 30, 2017. The enlisted leaders from the three nations were part of an orientation program for the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development program designed to strengthen partner capacity.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hannah Mabel participates in the push-up portion of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Participants in the JWC test themselves physically in various events including 50 timed push-ups. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A U.S. service member participates in the pull-up portion of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Participants in the JWC test themselves physically in various events including 20 timed pull-ups. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A U.S. service member participates in the ammunition can carry portion of the Joint Warrior Competition on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Participants in the JWC test themselves physically in various events including a 100-yard ammunition can carry. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Celeste Dunlap completes the Joint Warrior Competition on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Dunlap was the first female service member to complete the course. The JWC is designed to push each service member’s physical and mental fitness capabilities during a series of challenging events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Elizabeth Holloway and U.S. Army Col. Jason Musteen participate in the running portion of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Participants in the JWC test themselves physically in various events including a four kilometer timed run. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Participants of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) pass a camel during the running portion of the event outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. The JWC tests the physical and mental endurance of the participants in various exercises designed to challenge the individual’s resiliency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Participants of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) jog down the final section of the ruck-march event outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Participants in the JWC test themselves physically in various events including a four kilometer timed ruck march. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Geoffrey Steffee, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader leads the ruck-march portion of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Steffee was the first person to complete the course. Competitors in the JWC put their physical fitness to the test by competing in 10 separate events designed to challenge their resiliency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Participants in the Joint Warrior Competition carry the U.S. Air Force 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron guidon during the running event outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. During the JWC participants raced against the clock through 10 separate events designedto test their strength and fitness levels. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
