Sam Iverson, Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance senior staff trainer, directs officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Force to begin an exercise Feb. 29, 2016, during a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Throughout the five-week course, the students slowly progressed to working with each other as one staff and demonstrated their enhanced communication skills in this final test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Practice makes perfect: AMISOM officers prove ready to lead
3/9/2016
Military officers from African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries put their training to the test during a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Feb. 29 through March 3, as the last step of an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya.
Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers transport a simulated injured comrade to a vehicle during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers practiced removing wounded, treating injuries and transporting soldiers to evacuation vehicles in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers lift a simulated injured comrade during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned diagnosis, transport and treatment of battlefield wounds to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, shows Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers bandages that have liquid absorbing pellets during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned how to diagnose, treat and transport injuries in a combat situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army soldiers from 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment demonstrate a two-man seated carry to Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned different carries to transport wounded from combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, teaches Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers how to use a pressure dressing during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. The FAD followed the same five-day course taught to U.S. Soldiers to prepare the FAD for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
A Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldier fireman carries U.S. Army Spc. Brian Buchanan, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned multiple types of carries to evacuate wounded from the battlefield while also maintaining security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
More than 10 Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers joined members from the U.S. Army Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) under U.S. Africa Command to learn vital medical skills in preparation for future deployments.
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
3/5/2016
Burundi National Defence Force Maj. Prosper Hakazimana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa foreign liaison officer, asks a question during a seminar Mar. 2, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the Africa Center for Strategic Studies to provide academic information and discussions. The seminar included topics related to regional security and current issues impacting East African countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
3/5/2016
Dr. Yolanda Bouka, Africa Center for Strategic Studies guest speaker, discusses Burundi current events Mar. 3, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff attended a workshop led by six representatives from the U.S., Europe and Africa. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
ACSS stimulates discussion, provides insights into East Africa for staff
3/5/2016
Dr. Raymond Gilpin, Africa Center for Strategic Studies academic dean, discusses African contemporary security trends Mar. 1, 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
Dr. Raymond Gilpin, Africa Center for Strategic Studies academic dean, discusses African contemporary security trends Mar. 1, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff attended seminars, which were led by six representatives from the U.S., Europe and Africa. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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)
