CAPT Roland Powers, CJTF-HOA task force surgeon observes as a doctor at Jinja Hospital examines a newborn during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 23, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
CPT Serena Staples examines a UPDF soldier during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Medical professionals from USARAF and UPDF attend to patients during MEDRETE 15-4 in Jinja, Uganda, September 21, 2015. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
A UPDF soldier briefs students from a local school on medical procedures during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Lt. Jarvis Amagara Muhairwe, ophthalmologist, examines a UPDF soldier during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
U.S. Medical Forces Gain New Perspectives from Ugandan Counterparts
10/7/2015
The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces host members from United States Army Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for MEDRETE 15-4, a joint medical readiness training exercise in Jinja, Uganda.
U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, center, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadisu, visits with Burundi National Defense Forces at the African Union Mission in Somalia Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. Burundian forces serving in AMISOM have been instrumental in creating a relatively secure environment which has allowed the Somali peace process to take root and allowed local population the opportunity to establish accountable local governing institutions. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, right, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadisu, meets with senior members of the Burundi National Defense Forces during a visit to the African Union Mission in Somalia Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. Burundi is a major troop contributor to AMISOM, whose principal aim is to provide support for the Federal Government of Somalia in its efforts to stabilize the country and foster political dialogue and reconciliation. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, right, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadisu, discusses support requirements for a pending Burundi National Defense Force offensive during a visit to the African Union Mission in Somalia Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. AMISOM forces have been instrumental in helping Somali National Security Forces push the Al Qaeda-affiliated terror group, al Shabaab, out of much of southern Somalia including most major towns and cities. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, center, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadisu, addresses Burundi National Defense Forces staff on the U.S. commitment to support BNDF serving in the African Union Mission in Somalia during a visit to the AMISOM Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. The MCC is a prime component of the Combined Joint Task Force –Horn of Africa whose mission is to help build the defense capability, capacity, and coordination among its East African partners to improve capacity to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
Col. Bibonimana, right, Burundi National Defense Forces, jokes with U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu, during a visit to the African Union Mission in Somalia Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. The MCC provides planning and advisory support to the AMISOM and Somali security forces to increase their capabilities and promote peace and security throughout Somalia and the region. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, U.S. Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu and Col. Bibonimana, Burundi National Defense Forces right, receive an Operations and Intelligence update from the BNDF staff offensive during a visit to the African Union Mission in Somalia Sector 5 Headquarters located in northern Mogadishu. The MCC’s mission is to increase defense capability, capacity, and coordination among its East African partner in their pursuit to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (BNDF Courtesy Photo)
Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu meets with BNDF
10/3/2015
The Burundi National Defense Force is a member of the African Union Mission in Somalia. U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu, met with BNDF representatives in Mogadishu prior to a Burundi offensive. The MCC’s mission is to increase defense capability, capacity, and coordination among its East African partner in their pursuit to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (Courtesy photos)
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians conduct a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 22, 2015. Assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, EOD technicians are trained to disarm explosive devices and clear underwater obstructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians signal before going underwater during a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 22, 2015. They can carry out these missions in any operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians perform a buddy check during a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 22, 2015. They can carry out these missions in any operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
A U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares for a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 22, 2015. Assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, EOD technicians are trained to disarm explosive devices and clear underwater obstructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
EOD technicians perform anti-terrorism force protection dives
10/2/2015
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, operate off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, during routine anti-terrorism force protection dives. EOD technicians are trained to disarm explosive devices and clear underwater obstructions.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Heather Wright, gives a salute during a pinning ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Wright was the only Army soldier to attend the Navy Chief Petty Officer 365 Phase Two season at the camp, which teaches leadership and resiliency skills to senior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Heather Wright, receives an anchor, symbolizing her status as an honorary member of Camp Lemonnier's Chief Petty Officers Mess, during a pinning ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The two-month Navy Chief Petty Officer 365 Phase Two season develops new chief petty officers through challenging mental and physical activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
