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)
Participants of the Joint Warrior Competition (JWC) start the event before sunrise on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2017. Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted leadership designed the JWC as a way to demonstrate joint service understanding, leadership, physical and mental toughness for its participants. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (7) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa recognizes 1st Lt. Elizabeth Kim for outstanding performance as officer in charge of environmental health at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. Harrington's visit included the opportunity to meet with Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leadership, as well as recognize numerous deployed Soldiers identified as superior performers while serving in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (6) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) addresses infantry and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. USARAF provides mission command and employs forces to set the theater, conduct security force assistance, and provide support to joint and international partners in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command theater campaign plan objectives. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (4) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) visits with infantry and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. USARAF provides mission command and employs forces to set the theater, conduct security force assistance, and provide support to joint and international partners in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command theater campaign plan objectives. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (1) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) addresses infantry and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. USARAF provides mission command and employs forces to set the theater, conduct security force assistance, and provide support to joint and international partners in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command theater campaign plan objectives. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (2) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa recognizes Spc. Brandon Madison for outstanding performance as a quick reaction force driver for the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment while deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. Harrington's visit included the opportunity to meet with Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leadership, as well as recognize numerous deployed Soldiers identified as superior performers while serving in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (3) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa engages leaders with the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment and 418th Civil Affairs Battalion at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. Harrington's visit included the opportunity to meet with Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leadership, as well as recognize numerous deployed Soldiers identified as superior performers while serving in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Africa commander visits Camp Lemonnier (5) of (7)
3/27/2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa recognizes Spc. Anthony Lambel for outstanding performance as an infantry team leader for the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment while deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. Harrington's visit included the opportunity to meet with Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leadership, as well as recognize numerous deployed Soldiers identified as superior performers while serving in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa visits with infantry and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017.
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
3/23/2017
A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier with Ugandan Battle Group 22, applies an improvised splint during a medical exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 3, 2017. Up to 25 percent of deaths on the battlefield are preventable. Administering swift medical attention on the battlefield and in transport greatly improves the survival rate of casualties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
3/23/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah DeArcy with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, listens to a nine-line medical evacuation request from a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, during a medical exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 3, 2017. During a 9 Line Medevac, the soldier reports details including the patient’s location, medical condition and extraction site markers. CJTF-HOA members supplemented the training as the UPDF instructors become self-sufficient in their predeployment preparation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
3/23/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah DeArcy with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, listens to a nine-line medical evacuation request from a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, during a medical exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 3, 2017. During a 9 Line Medevac, the soldier reports details including the patient’s location, medical condition and extraction site markers. CJTF-HOA members supplemented the training as the UPDF instructors become self-sufficient in their predeployment preparation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
3/23/2017
A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre member instructs a soldier on proper chest wound triage during a medical exercise at Camp Singo, March 3, 2017. UPDF soldiers assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22 employed skills acquired from their predeployment training such as nine-line medical evacuation, combat lifesaving techniques and casualty extraction. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
3/23/2017
A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier with Ugandan Battle Group 22, scans the area before applying a tourniquet during a medical exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 3, 2017. Up to 25 percent of deaths on the battlefield are preventable. Administering swift medical attention on the battlefield and in transport greatly improves the survival rate of casualties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
