U.S. Army, Navy protect assets in water and on land
7/2/2016
Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight, out of Naval Station Newport, R.I., assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, protects U.S. assets as they enter or leave Djibouti’s port.
Crowds fill bleachers to watch the Djibouti Independence Day parade, June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Thousands of Djiboutian citizens came to the event to watch the demonstrations by the Djiboutian military and law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
A Djiboutian band marches down the street during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. The band was the first of many participants in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces march in sync during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27. 2016, at Djibouti. Service members from all Djiboutian military branches participated in the parade along with law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Audience members clap and repeat cadences while watching the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Thousands of Djiboutian citizens came to the event to watch the demonstrations by the Djiboutian military and law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
A Djiboutian police officer displays acrobatic skills during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. The parade included marching units from each of Djibouti’s military branches and law enforcement, as well as armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces shout cadences while marching during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Today marked the 39th year since Djibouti declared its independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members from multiple branches of the Djibouti Armed Forces march in unison during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Service members from all Djiboutian military branches participated in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks with Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador for Djibouti, during the Djiboutian Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. This year marks the 39th year that Djibouti separated from the French to become its on nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh stands in front of Djibouti’s national flag during the playing of the country’s national anthem June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Today marked the 39th year since Djibouti declared its independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces shout cadences while marching during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Today marked the 39th year since Djibouti declared its independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
A Djiboutian band member plays a clarinet during the Djibouti Independence Day parade June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Service members from all Djiboutian military branches participated in the parade along with law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of Djibouti Armed Forces stand at attention before the start of the Djibouti Independence Day parade, June 27, 2016, at Djibouti. Today marked the 39th year since Djibouti declared its independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Quick Reaction Force prepare for a mission at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment assumed the QRF mission in May.
Around 200 Somali graduates completed Italian Mission Training 5, a nearly three-month training program where they learned policing skills as part of an agreement between Italy and Somalia at the Djibouti Police Academy, June 23, 2016. The course taught the trainees skills in crime scene investigation, counterterrorism intervention, riot control, environmental protection and others. During the ceremony, Italian Army Col. Renato Chicoli thanked the trainees, Somali Police Forces, as well as the National Gendarmerie and police of Djibouti for their dedication to the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)
Around 200 Somali graduates completed Italian Mission Training 5, a nearly three-month training program where they learned policing skills as part of an agreement between Italy and Somalia at the Djibouti Police Academy, June 23, 2016. The course taught the trainees skills in crime scene investigation, counterterrorism intervention, riot control, environmental protection and others. During the ceremony, Italian Army Col. Renato Chicoli thanked the trainees, Somali Police Forces, as well as the National Gendarmerie and police of Djibouti for their dedication to the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)
Around 200 Somali graduates completed Italian Mission Training 5, a nearly three-month training program where they learned policing skills as part of an agreement between Italy and Somalia at the Djibouti Police Academy, June 23, 2016. The course taught the trainees skills in crime scene investigation, counterterrorism intervention, riot control, environmental protection and others. During the ceremony, Italian Army Col. Renato Chicoli thanked the trainees, Somali Police Forces, as well as the National Gendarmerie and police of Djibouti for their dedication to the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)
Around 200 Somali graduates completed Italian Mission Training 5, a nearly three-month training program where they learned policing skills as part of an agreement between Italy and Somalia at the Djibouti Police Academy, June 23, 2016. The course taught the trainees skills in crime scene investigation, counterterrorism intervention, riot control, environmental protection and others. During the ceremony, Italian Army Col. Renato Chicoli thanked the trainees, Somali Police Forces, as well as the National Gendarmerie and police of Djibouti for their dedication to the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)
Around 200 Somali graduates completed Italian Mission Training 5, a nearly three-month training program where they learned policing skills as part of an agreement between Italy and Somalia at the Djibouti Police Academy, June 23, 2016. The course taught the trainees skills in crime scene investigation, counterterrorism intervention, riot control, environmental protection and others. During the ceremony, Italian Army Col. Renato Chicoli thanked the trainees, Somali Police Forces, as well as the National Gendarmerie and police of Djibouti for their dedication to the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)
