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.
Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration
2/26/2016
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, meets with leaders from French, British and Kenyan forces during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Military, civil and police forces from 13 countries gathered to hear different perspectives from leaders who manage and conduct peace support operations in Eastern Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration
2/26/2016
Attendees from 13 countries participate in a question and answer panel discussion with senior leaders during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Students asked the speakers about their leadership styles and philosophies as well as their organization’s missions in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration
2/26/2016
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, speaks about his personal leadership perspective during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Wheeler touched on characteristics he deemed key in a successful leader such as confidence, humility, good communication, and cultural awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration
2/26/2016
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler answers a participant’s question during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. As part of the two-week course, attendees from 13 countries, including Burundi, China, Comoros, Denmark, Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and the U.S., participated in a panel discussion featuring visiting senior leaders from prominent organizations working in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration
2/26/2016
Military, government and police officials from 13 countries gathered for the 13th Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 15-26, 2016.
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, remove a tooth Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. Civil affairs battalions research civil environments, then coordinate and streamline efforts to provide services within the environment through civil action programs such as the dental aid provided to the village of Arta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, rests between seeing patients as a woman watches Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. Civil affairs battalions research civil environments, then coordinate and streamline efforts to provide services within the environment through civil action programs such as the dental aid provided to the village of Arta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
