DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan exercise participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre to effectively learn how combat IEDs at the operational level during Eastern Accord 2016 on July 14, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course on July 14, 2016, to effectively learn how to combat IEDs at the operational level during academic training at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa taught Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan military leaders on counter-improvised explosive device operations during Eastern Accord 2016, July 14, 2016, at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
French troops render a salute to senior officers, left, during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Also commonly referred to as French National Day, Bastille Day is an annual celebration of French unity that began one year after the storming of the Bastille in 1789. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called the Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
French troops render a salute to Maj. Gen. Philippe Montocchio, commander of French Forces in Djibouti, during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Bastille Day, or French National Day, commemorates the unity of French people at the Fete de la Federation of 1790, a celebration in which French celebrated their unity during the Revolution. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
A French senior enlisted leader holds an awards display during a Bastille Day ceremony on the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Also commonly referred to as French National Day, Bastille Day is an annual celebration of French unity that began one year after the storming of the Bastille in 1789. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called the Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
Bastille Day, or French National Day, commemorates the unity of French people at the Fete de la Federation of 1790, a celebration in which French celebrated their unity during the Revolution. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s.
French Ambassador to Djibouti Christophe Guilhou, center, watches a C-160 Transall fly overhead at the Bastille Day Ceremony on the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. The C-160 flyover was accompanied by two French 2000-5 Mirages. Also commonly referred to as French National Day, Bastille Day is an annual celebration of French unity that began one year after the storming of the Bastille in 1789. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
French forces parade troops and military vehicles during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Armored vehicles, fire trucks and helicopters were on display and the event concluded with a C-160 Transall flyover.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa vice commander, left, watches a French military parade in commemoration of Bastille Day (also commonly referred to as French National Day) at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. The Honorable Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, as well as military members from Italy, Japan and others attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders from nine countries participate in the opening ceremony for the Eastern Accord 16 command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants and honorary guests attend the command post exercise opening ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders and Hussein Ali Mwyini, Minister of Defense and National Service, take a group photograph with the U.S. Eastern Accord 2016 participants at the Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders from the Tanzanian and U.S. militaries, alongside Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Tanzanian Minister of Defense and National Service, preside over the opening ceremony for exercise Eastern Accord 2016 at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend the Opening Ceremony to commence the command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Hussein Ali Mwyini, Minister of Defense and National Service, presents the Eastern Accord 2016 flag representing the commencement of the command post exercise the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend the command post exercise Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and co-exercise director, welcomes participants to the Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise during the opening ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July, 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian Brig. Gen. Yohana Ocholla Mabongo, Eastern Accord 2016 exercise co-director, welcomes the participants to the Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise during the Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July, 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
Members of the Combined Joint Task-Force Horn of Africa provides logistical and trainer support to the annual Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
