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)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, listen for the order to pull while securing equipment to a pallet 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)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, secure equipment to a pallet Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of the U.S. Army’s Bravo Company 3-15, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, completed a validation exercise displaying their ability to assume responsibility from Alpha Company 3-15, as the East Africa Response Force assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, load pallets with water and meals ready-to-eat Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After being recalled in the early hours of the morning to validate the East Africa Response Force’s rapid response ability, EARF members gathered and immediately began by prepping personal gear and equipment. Shortly after, teams began building pallets with all the necessities for self-sustainment and mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, load pallets with water and meals ready-to-eat 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 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, directs a forklift Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After being recalled in the early hours of the morning to validate the East Africa Response Force’s rapid response ability, EARF members gathered and immediately began by prepping personal gear and equipment. Shortly after, teams began building pallets with all the necessities for self-sustainment and mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of the U.S. Army’s Bravo Company 3-15, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, completed a validation exercise displaying their ability to assume responsibility from Alpha Company 3-15, as the East Africa Response Force assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Within hours of being notified, CJTF-HOA’s East Africa Response Force prepared dozens of Soldiers and tons of supplies for takeoff during an emergency response exercise, validating the EARF’s rapid response capabilities.
