French and U.S. Army Soldiers respond to a simulated improvised explosive device attack March 17, 2016, during a field training exercise in Arta, Djibouti. The exercise, hosted by the French 5th Marine Regiment, tested and trained the Soldiers on force protection, convoy operations and counter improvised explosive device tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Graham, 2-124 Seminole Battalion infantry member, signals to his team during a security check March 17, 2016, as part of a field training exercise in Arta, Djibouti. In addition to overcoming the language barrier, the Soldiers faced several challenges during the exercise such as lack of sleep, random ambushes from simulated opposing forces and serving in different positions in each other’s Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
French and U.S. Army Soldiers listen to the plan of action during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The bilateral training exercise was one of many engagements U.S. and French forces have held throughout the year that maximizes the benefits of serving at the same location, and enables the allies to learn and experience each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Spc. Micah Whitten, 2-124 Seminole Battalion infantry member, watches his area of responsibility during a field training exercise March 16, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The Soldiers received attacks throughout the night from simulated opposing forces, requiring the Soldiers to quickly take action to defend their post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A French Army Soldier stands watch during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. On-watch Soldiers rotated several times throughout the night as French and U.S. Soldiers defended their post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A French Army Soldier explains his plan to U.S. Army Sgt. Dare Crusade, 2-124 Seminole Battalion team leader, during a field training exercise March 16, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. In addition to overcoming the language barrier, the Soldiers faced several challenges during the exercise such as lack of sleep, random ambushes from simulated opposing forces and serving in different positions in each other’s Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A French Army officer briefs the plan of action prior to a field training exercise March 16, 2016, at Monclair French base, Djibouti. The exercise, hosted by the French 5th Marine Regiment, tested and trained the Soldiers on force protection, convoy operations and counter improvised explosive device tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
French and U.S. Army Soldiers attend a brief prior to a field training exercise March 16, 2016, at Monclair French base, Djibouti. The bilateral training exercise was one of many engagements U.S. and French forces have held throughout the year that maximizes the benefits of serving at the same location and enables the allies to learn and experience each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
French and U.S. Army Soldiers bed down during a field training exercise March 16, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. Soldiers got as much sleep as they could between attacks from simulated opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
From the left U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Caitlyn Coscarelli, Sean Decker and Joseph Lewis, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course students, get last minute studying in before the start of the final course test March 9, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course was held over a two-week period and included members from the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caitlyn Coscarelli, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course student, practices sword drills while watching her fellow students March 1, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course was held over a two-week period, and members of the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
From the left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Burke, and U.S. Army Spcs. Kimberly Williams and Jasmine Wright, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course students, plot grid points during the land navigation portion of Camp Lemonnier's Joint Corporal’s Leadership Development Course at Arta, Djibouti, March 3, 2016. During the evaluation Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines had to find eight different points and navigate to those points in a timed event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Erich Gaskell, U.S. Embassy to Djibouti Marine security guard element detachment commander, congratulates the graduates of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course during a ceremony held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2016. Fifteen Army Soldiers, nine Navy Sailors, one Airman and nine Marines complete the two-week leadership course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Army Spc. Jeileigh Bouchard, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course student, lifts a weighted ammunition can during a combat fitness test March 8, 2016 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students also participated in daily physical training sessions that included the Marine Corps physical training test and combat fitness test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Army Cpl. Gregory McLellan and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Smith, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course students, plot grid points during the land navigation portion of Camp Lemonnier's Joint Corporal’s Leadership Development Course at Arta, Djibouti, March 3, 2016. During the evaluation Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines had to find eight different points and navigate to those points in a timed event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Marine Coordination Element senior enlisted leader, gives a motivational speech, Feb. 26, 2016, before the opening of CJTF-HOA's Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course, developed by the Marine Corps University, places significant emphasis on developing leadership to prepare junior enlisted members for their transition from subordinates to small unit leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Djiboutian Armed Forces students pose for a picture with their instructors and facilitator during an open source intelligence course at the People’s Palace, Djibouti, March 5-10, 2016. Students learned to gather pertinent information from Internet sources such as search engines, use of geospatial imagery, social media, and other publications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
A Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) member presents information gathered from open sources during an open source intelligence course at the People’s Palace, Djibouti, March 5-10, 2016. More than 15 FAD members learned to gather pertinent information from Internet sources such as search engines, use of geospatial imagery, social media, and other publications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
