ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
3/5/2016
Dr. Paul D. Williams, Africa Center for Strategic Studies guest speaker, discusses Africa’s peace and security architecture Mar. 2, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Africa Center for Strategic Studies is a Department of Defense organization dedicated to supporting U.S. foreign and security policies. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the ACSS to discuss current issues and to learn more about the countries in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
3/5/2016
More than 70 members of the CJTF-HOA staff attended a workshop led by six representatives from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. The speakers were selected by the ACSS to discuss topics including violent extremism, peace and security architecture, and security challenges in specific countries for which they are subject matter experts.
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 display concrete support to Rwanda Defence Force engineers during their tour of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 24, 2016. RDF members viewed U.S. expeditionary construction capabilities to solidify practices shared in prior exchanges with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Rwanda Defence Force engineers learn more about fuel storage bladders from Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2016. In addition to receiving a tour of facilities and infrastructure for expeditionary camps, the U.S. and RDF engineers used the opportunity to further enhance the relationships they’ve built with each other over the past several months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Tom Ross, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22, explains trailer detachment to Rwanda Defence Force engineers during their tour of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 24, 2016. RDF members learned more about U.S. expeditionary camps and what equipment is used to build and maintain them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Mason, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron Civil Engineering power production, shows Rwanda Defence Force engineers a 12-person tent at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2016. RDF members visited Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier to see how U.S. partners set up different types of expeditionary camps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Ernesti, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa armory NCO-in-charge, displays a rifle stored in the armory to Rwanda Defence Force Col. Faustin Kalisa, RDF Battalion commander, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The RDF engineers toured Camp Lemonnier to see how U.S. expeditionary structures are set up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, points out the different sections of the sewage treatment facility to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. RDF members received a tour of essential utilities for an expeditionary camp so they could see the application of prior base planning lessons shared by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, explains the inner workings of the reverse osmosis water purification unit to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The ROWPU provides clean, drinkable water to the residents of Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Six Rwanda Defence Force engineers visited Camp Lemonnier and Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 23-26, 2016, to see how U.S. military members work and live in different types of expeditionary camps.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, controls close air support during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The long day of training paid off as they overcame challenges and took notes that will improve the next exercise and real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, communicates with French Air Force aviators during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Although aviators across the globe speak English, accents and distinctions from both the English-speaking or French-speaking personnel can create challenges under already stressful situations, and the exercise helped both forces become more familiar with each other’s accents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, approaches his position overlooking a city during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. There were two French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets for each TACP location and one extra within the area, making contact with a refueling aircraft when necessary. Their main mission was to conduct simulated air strikes, all controlled by the TACPs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, prepares notes for communicating with French Air Force aviators during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The long day of training paid off as they overcame challenges and took notes that will improve the next exercise and real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, adjusts his satellite communications during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Although aviators across the globe speak English, accents and distinctions from both the English-speaking or French-speaking personnel can create challenges under already stressful situations, and the exercise helped both forces become more familiar with each other’s accents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, plans his radio calls for a simulated personnel recovery during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The TACPs organized the joint training in hopes of familiarizing the team and French aviators with each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures, and sharpening the skillsets of everyone involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, awaits a landing French Army Puma helicopter during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Upon arrival to the landing zone, the Puma helicopter appeared with its Mirage escort – all coordinated, controlled and integrated by the TACPs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, TACP member, lead a convoy as quickly and safely as possible during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. With a giant orange marker atop the vehicle, the two TACPs led the convoy under the close watch and escort of a French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The TACPs organized the joint training in hopes of familiarizing the team and French aviators with each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures, and sharpening the skillsets of everyone involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Tactical Air Control Party, French aviators practice clearing skies, saving lives
2/27/2016
Two members of the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa bridged the gap between U.S. ground and French air assets during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti.
