A French military member keeps onlookers at a safe distance from the landing area as a French C-160 Transall transport aircraft touches down on the rough terrain during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The C-160 Transall is a tactical transport aircraft capable of carrying up to 93 troops with the ability to land on an airstrip as short as 400 meters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
French military members repel out of two SA 330 Puma transport helicopters to secure a landing site during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The SA 330 Puma is a medium lift, all-weather helicopter capable of transporting up to 16 people in and out of a battlefield. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A French AMX-10RCR wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle keeps its barrel locked in on a simulated target while traversing the terrain during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The AMX-10RCR was developed for light reconnaissance and troop fire support and is capable of engaging other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A French SA 342 Gazelle utility helicopter fires a live missile at simulated targets during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The SA 342 Gazelle is a light, five-seat helicopter often used by various militaries for reconnaissance and light attack duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A French Mirage fighter aircraft drops flares as it performs a high-speed pass during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The Mirage and other fighter aircraft use flares as a countermeasure against incoming heat-seeking missiles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
A French military member parachutes onto the simulated battlefield during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. Militaries use parachutes to allow soldiers to enter battlefields from the air that are inaccessible by other means. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
While children look on, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA)Religious Affairs personnel assist U.S. Navy Seabees with flattening the ground prior to construction efforts at the Anidan Children’s House in Lamu, Kenya Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Navy Seabees and CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs personnel are assigned to Kenya to help with repairs to the Anidan Children’s Home. (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Chaplain (CPT) Donald A. Mooney, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Religious Affairs, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Pendantonga, Chaplain’s Assistant, CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs, pump up a soccer ball to distribute at the Anidan Children’s House in Lamu, Kenya Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Navy Seabees and CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs personnel are assigned to Kenya to assist with repairs and construction efforts at the Anidan Children’s Home. (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commander, Combined JointTask Force-Horn of Africa, presents Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces with a token of appreciation at the conclusion of the Japanese visit to Camp Lemonnier, Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to discuss issues of mutual interest such as security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan GroundSelf-Defense Forces meets with U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag,commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, on his visit toCamp Lemonnier Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to further relations between Japan and its partner nations in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura administrators, staff members, and caretakers record footage and listen to a discussion on airway blockage given by Sgt. Brian Duckworth, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, here on January 3, 2017. The SOS Village provides cares for 90 Djiboutian children at its compound and partnered with a local civil affairs team to hold discussions in shared best practices related to administering first aid. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Soldiers with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion and staff members with SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura participated in a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. The first aid discussion group covered topics touching on treating open wounds, burns, sprains, and identifying common illnesses among children. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, shows SOS Village D’ Enfants - Tadjoura caretakers how to properly sling an injured arm during a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. Civil affairs team continue to identify human capacity building projects in order to strengthen relationships with host nation partners and local non-governmental organizations.
(US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Sgt. Brian Duckworth, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, demonstrates the abdominal thrust technique to SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura staff members here on January 3, 2017. Duckworth, a U.S. Army Reservist, used both his military and Emergency Medical Service civilian experience to share the most up to date practices with Djiboutians during a three day first aid discussion group. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, coaches SOS Village D’ Enfants - Tadjoura caretakers on how to perform the abdominal thrust technique during a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. The discussion group covered various medical topics and gave Djiboutians the opportunity to receive hands on training.
(US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Tadjoura, Djibouti – A cool breeze sets under the blistering sun as kids play in the streets of Elimo neighborhood. Days can be filled with fun and excitement for children living at the SOS Village D’ Enfants compound, but for the caretakers they can be stressful and exhausting. Watching over curious toddlers and monitoring overstimulated kindergartners can be challenging for caretakers who’re responsible for each child’s safety and well-being. In order to enhance its staff’s capabilities, the SOS partnered with a local Civil Affairs team, to form a discussion group that one day can save a child’s life.
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
1/7/2017
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard exchange gifts prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
1/7/2017
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard face off for the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
1/7/2017
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard gather for a group photo prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in downtown Djibouti Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
1/7/2017
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard exchange gifts prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
