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)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader, discusses a topic with members of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EASSC is the only conference between U.S. Department of State and U.S. military representatives dedicated to aligning military and political priorities for 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. Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, speaks to attendees of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 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
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, welcomes attendees to the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EASSC is the only conference between U.S. Department of State and U.S. military representatives dedicated to aligning military and political priorities for East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
1/24/2016
U.S. military and Department of State representatives assembled at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, for the annual East Africa Security Synchronization Conference to synchronize and prioritize activities in East Africa.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Duffy, 449th Air Expeditionary Group commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 12, 2015. James met with many Airmen who work to sustain the mission in remote parts of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks with soldiers assigned to Chebelley Airfield, Nov. 12, 2015. James visited members of the Air Force, Army and Navy to discuss their unique assignment and learn about the impact they have on operations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
A member of the Kenya Defence Forces Navy and a member of Coastal Riverine
Squadron 10 work together on an oil change at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan.
18, 2016. The Kenyans and Americans met for a two-day maintenance and
operations seminar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)