A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force takes notes on the size,
type and function of simulated unexploded ordnance during a Humanitarian
Mine Action Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17,
2016. The TPDF-hosted class included instruction by Explosive Ordnance
Disposal technicians from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and
helped enhance the TPDF's ability to identify and dispose of explosive
remnants from previous conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan
DeCook)
A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force takes notes on the size,
type and function of simulated unexploded ordnance during a Humanitarian
Mine Action Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17,
2016. The TPDF-hosted class included instruction by Explosive Ordnance
Disposal technicians from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and
helped enhance the TPDF's ability to identify and dispose of explosive
remnants from previous conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan
DeCook)
A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force prepares rigging to remove
simulated unexploded ordnance from a tree during a Humanitarian Mine Action
Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Explosive
Ordnance Disposal technicians from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of
Africa taught the class, enhancing the TPDF's ability to identify and
dispose of explosive remnants from previous conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo
by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Andrews, EOD Mobile Unit 1,
shows a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force how to safely remove
simulated unexploded landmines during the practical exercise portion of
Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb.
17, 2016. HMA activities include classroom instruction and practical
exercises on detecting and clearing landmines, identifying and disposing of
explosive remnants, and providing physical security and stockpile
management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Johnson, Leading Petty
Officer at EOD Mobile Unit 1, demonstrates an unexploded ordnance (UXO)
removal technique during the Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Feb. 17, 2016. Three members of EOD Mobile Unit 1,
assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, spent 25 days training
members of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, enhancing the TPDF's ability
to dispose of UXOs and maintain physical security of stockpiled ammunition
and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
EOD provides training, finds friendship and partnership in Tanzania
2/24/2016
Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, assigned to Combined
Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, recently wrapped up a 25-day Humanitarian
Mine Action Level 1 training class hosted by the Tanzania People's Defense
Force in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Consisting of two U.S. Navy EOD technicians and a corpsman, the mobile team
instructed a class of 20 TPDF soldiers in topics such as ordnance disposal,
knot tying, emergency medical care, and weapons identification.
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead (left), demonstrates how to use communication software Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers learned how to efficiently operate a terminal to access the ADSN. The FAD uses the ADSN to communicate with forward deployed soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead (left), demonstrates how to use communication software Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers learned how to efficiently operate a terminal to access the ADSN. The FAD uses the ADSN to communicate with forward deployed soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead, helps Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) Capt. Amer Abdarlaziz, ADSN section chief, configure an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The ADSN is a means for African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries to communicate and share information with the U.S. and amongst each other. Members of CJTF-HOA taught FAD members how to install and operate a terminal, and how to access the ADSN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Communications Directorate (CJ-6) and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) section, set-up an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The engagement between the two forces was organized into two tiers, each consisting of two days. During the first tier, the three CJ-6 members covered the basics on how to operate the communication equipment. The second tier was more advanced and went more in depth on specific equipment roles, tracing signal flow and troubleshooting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead (left), demonstrates how to use communication software Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers learned how to efficiently operate a terminal to access the ADSN. The FAD uses the ADSN to communicate with forward deployed soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead, explains a physical component of an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. Members of the CJTF-HOA Communications Directorate met with Djiboutian Armed Forces ADSN soldiers and discussed how to configure and operate a terminal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead, demonstrates how to level the pedestal of an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The ADSN is a means for African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries to communicate and share information with the U.S. and amongst each other. Members of CJTF-HOA taught Djiboutian Armed Forces members how to install and operate a terminal, and how to access the ADSN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network
2/21/2016
Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Communications Directorate shared information on the Africa Data Sharing Network with the Djiboutian Armed Forces.
Sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 and NMCB27 perform a transfer of authority Feb. 16, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. One battalion guidon replaced the other signifying the transfer of authority from the NMCB27, which is now preparing to redeploy home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Sailors from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 attend a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 16, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Sailors from the NMCB22 replaced the guidon at center stage signifying the transfer of authority from NMCB27, which is now preparing to redeploy home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, walk to a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Pallets built with mission essential equipment and dozens of infantrymen were loaded onto the aircraft, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as part of the exercise. Within minutes of being fully loaded, the aircraft was preparing for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, verify equipment information Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of Bravo Company participated in a two-part validation exercise that consisted of a rapid mobilization scenario from the camp, which lead to the company convoying to and providing simulated security for the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
A U.S. Army Soldier from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, verifies his laser is properly functioning Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The East Africa Response Force serves as a part of U.S. Africa Command’s crisis response capability, and is tasked with responding to emergency situations at U.S. Embassies in the East African region or in countries around the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
