Naval and Coast Guard personnel from across the globe joined together to train in waters off the Port of Djibouti, Jan. 31 to Feb. 5, 2016, as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2016.
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathaniel Mitcavish, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs specialist, discusses essential tasks for Civil-Military Cooperation officers Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defense Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. The interaction between CJTF-HOA and RDF personnel was the first of four phases in a plan to increase interoperability between CJTF-HOA, RDF and Rwanda Peace Academy, supporting regional training efforts for peacekeeping operations and enabling the impact of those partners to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
Rwanda Defense Force Army Capt. Edouard Turatsinze, Ministry of Defense Public Relations and Communications officer, reads from a list of essential tasks for Civil-Military Cooperation officers Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defense Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. During conversations and breakout sessions the civil affairs and RDF explored the use of essential tasks and supporting tasks as means of identifying needed skills for proficient CIMIC personnel prior to peacekeeping and regional security organization deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathaniel Mitcavish, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs specialist, discusses essential tasks for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) officers Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defense Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. During the engagement, U.S. Army civil affairs and Rwanda Defense Force CIMIC personnel discussed similarities and differences between the organizations. The RDF plans to use the knowledge gained during the event to address training and organizational needs for their forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, discusses civil military operations and the roles of Public Affairs and Public Information Officers Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. During the engagement, U.S. Army civil affairs and Rwanda Defense Force Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) discussed similarities and differences between the organizations. The RDF will use the knowledge gained during the event to address training and organizational needs for their forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa civil affairs specialist, discusses civil affairs pre-deployment training tasks Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defence Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. Rwandan CIMIC officers have many of the same roles and responsibilities as U.S. Army civil affairs. Army civil affairs specialists are responsible for researching civil environments, acting as liaisons between civil components of an operational environment, and conducting security force assistance, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, listens as Rwanda Defense Force Army Capt. Edouard Turatsinze, Ministry of Defense Public Relations and Communications officer, discusses a topic Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. The interaction between CJTF-HOA and RDF personnel was the first of four phases in plan to increase interoperability between CJTF-HOA, RDF and Rwanda Peace Academy, supporting regional training efforts for peacekeeping operations and enabling the impact of those partners to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
Representatives from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Army civil affairs battalion and information operations office sign a guest book at the Rwanda Peace Academy Feb. 4, 2016, in Musanze, Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the largest contributors of forces to peacekeeping operations in East Africa. The Ministry of Defence's impact continues to expand as the Rwanda Peace Academy takes on a larger role as an international training, research and education center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, listens as Rwanda Defense Force Army Capt. Edouard Turatsinze, Ministry of Defense Public Relations and Communications officer, discusses a topic Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. CIMIC officers have many of the same roles and responsibilities as U.S. Army civil affairs personnel. Army civil affairs specialists are responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S., Rwanda forces complete first of four phases to enhance Rwanda peacekeeping operations
2/8/2016
Civil affairs and information operations personnel from CJTF-HOA met with members of the Rwanda Defence Force to discuss capabilities and pre-deployment tasks for Rwandan CIMIC personnel.
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to Airmen during an Air Force All Call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2016. He explained the budget concern, performance feedback reform, current technology and the way ahead for all of these. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, takes questions from Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. In addition to exuding pride for the people with whom he serves, Gorenc covered key topics and clarified some changes to the Air Force and its operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. Gorenc visited several facilities, spoke and ate with Airmen, and hosted an All Call for all Air Force personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. His goals were to see how the mission is going, solicit feedback on future plans, and learn more about the Airmen accomplishing the mission here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
AFAFRICA commander talks Africa’s demand for airpower
2/5/2016
Gen. Frank Gorenc, the Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to visit deployed Airmen and highlight their importance to the East African region Feb. 2-3, 2016.
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks to attendees at the conclusion of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 22, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to better understand the benefits of a regional approach to African security instead of strictly country-focused planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
Members of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference discuss Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance Jan. 21, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference consisted of discussion panels and briefings that addressed a spectrum of topics including upcoming political elections, regional threat analysis and training assistance activities to secure the best outcome for the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
Military members in a working group discuss Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance during the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 21, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 U.S. embassy representatives from each East African country and organizations including the African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and AFRICOM components attended the event to kick start the process of synchronizing and prioritizing all activities in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
Amb. Susan Page, Chargé d'Affaires to the African Union, speaks to participants of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 21, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference consisted of discussion panels and briefings that addressed a spectrum of topics including upcoming political elections, regional threat analysis and training assistance activities to secure the best outcome for the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
Victor John, Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance program operations manager, speaks to audience members during the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 U.S. embassy representatives from each East African country and organizations including the African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and AFRICOM components attended the event to kick start the process of synchronizing and prioritizing all activities in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
