A remote cove near Arta Beach in Djibouti provides a safe live-fire weapons range for U.S. Marine Corps members with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Feb.14, 2017. Training time on the range allows Marines to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Muslim civilian employees during the Friday sermon at Mariama Bin't Imran Mosque in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. A native of Bangladesh, Saifulislam became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1995, was commissioned in 1999 as the first Muslim chaplain for the U.S. Marine Corp, and is currently one of only two Imam Chaplains in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command, describes his role as a Muslim American Imam in the U.S. military, during a meeting at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in downtown Djibouti Jan. 30, 2017. A native of Bangladesh, Saifulislam became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1995, was commissioned in 1999 as the first Muslim chaplain for the U.S. Marine Corp, and is currently one of only two Imam Chaplains in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command, describes Muslim life in America to Abdelkader Mohamed Humad, Sultan of Tadjoura during a visit to Tadjoura, Djibouti Jan. 30, 2017. The meeting was part of a week-long temporary duty assignment to Djibouti for exercise Cutlass Express 2017, during which Saifulislam was able to engage with key Muslim leaders and local practitioners of the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs staff join U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz, senior enlisted leader of religious affairs for USAFRICOM to meet with members of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in downtown Djibouti Jan. 30, 2017. The meeting was part of a week-long temporary duty assignment to Djibouti for exercise Cutlass Express 2017, during which Saifulislam and Sena-Diaz were able to engage with key Muslim leaders and local practitioners of the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command engages with key leaders and local practitioners of the Islamic faith during a week-long temporary duty assignment to Djibouti, Africa to take part in USAFRICOM’s Cutlass Express 2017 exercise.
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), walks with Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, after his arrival at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 1, 2017. One of the USAFE-AFAFRICA responsibilities is enabling NATO pledged Air Forces and supporting the peace and stability of African states. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), speaks with forward deployed Airmen assigned to the installation, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 1, 2017. Wolters discussed the three command priorities: trust, teamwork, and training. Camp Lemonnier is one of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s 114 geographically separated locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, greets members of the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 1, 2017. Wolters visited with U.S. Air Force members in Djibouti to gain insight into their integrated missions, and the multiple roles of Airmen in the joint environment. The members assembled nearby their assigned aircraft, an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy.
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), greets members of the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 1, 2017. Wolters visited with U.S. Air Force members in Djibouti to gain insight into the integrated missions and hear about the roles of Airmen in the joint environment. The members assembled nearby their respective aircraft, a C-130J Super Hercules during this portion of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander’s visit.
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, greets members of the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 1, 2017. Wolters visited with U.S. Air Force members in Djibouti to gain insight into their integrated missions, and the multiple roles of Airmen in the joint environment. The members assembled nearby their assigned aircraft, an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy.
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Djibouti
2/13/2017
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Airmen serving in the Horn of Africa had the opportunity to meet the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Commander, Gen. Tod D. Wolters during his visit to Camp Lemonnier Feb. 1-2, 2017. Wolters interacted with forward deployed Airmen assigned to the installation, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
U.S. Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen pose for a class photo during the Joint Corporals Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 20, 2017. The course, designed by the Marine Corps University, places significant emphasis on developing leadership to prepare junior enlisted service members for their transition from subordinates to small unit leaders. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
The 418th Civil Affairs Battalion and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) medical surgeon cell at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti conducted a Combat Lifesaver Course (CLC) Jan. 16-20, 2017.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schiller and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alasdair Stretch participate in the hands on portion of the Combat Lifesavers Course (CLC) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. The CLC is a 40-hour course centered on the three different phases of tactical combat casualty care: care under fire, tactical field care and casualty evacuation care.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ashley Jones, medic, applies a simulated bullet wound on a student for a class exercise during the Combat Lifesavers Course (CLC) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. The CLC instructs students on emergency medical procedures that can reduce preventable deaths on the battlefield.
Students from U.S. partner nations take a written examination during the Combat Lifesavers Course (CLC) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. A properly trained combat lifesaver is capable of stabilizing many types of casualties and can slow the deterioration of a wounded service member’s condition until medical personnel arrive.
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members, use C-4 explosives on defective hand-grenades to dispose of them safely and properly at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. EOD teams disarm active improvised explosive devices in deployed areas around the globe. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) members, detonate an explosive devices during a training exercise at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. A controlled detonation is a method used to safely disable suspected explosive devices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) members, performs a controlled detonation with an explosive devices during a training exercise at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. A controlled detonation is a method used to safely disable suspected explosive devices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
