Members from the African Union Mission to Somalia and representatives from other partner nations listen to a presentation at the Public Information Officer Conference hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The conference provided attendees a better understanding of how interaction with their audiences aids mission success.
Military members from Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi prepare for simulated interaction with local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The exercise enabled participants to practice building report with media to promote mutually beneficial relationships.
Public information conference promotes collaboration, prepares leaders for communication role
11/8/2015
Military and civilian officials from more than nine countries gathered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to attend the East Africa Public Information Officer Conference, Nov. 3 to 6, 2015. More than 30 PIOs, civil affairs professionals and distinguished visitors from the Federal Government of Somalia attended the four-day conference hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Subjects covered during the conference included the benefits of engaging media, combat camera capabilities and the effective use of social media and more.
Delegates from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, recently to learn best practices from directorates within Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and build relationships between the two organizations. The EASF and CJTF-HOA plan to work together to coordinate timely disaster relief, security and peacetime operations.
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, speaks to Airmen from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Tactical Communications Directorate Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chanfi was shown available strategies for communication in remote locations or those affected by disaster where infrastructures are damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Kuerbitz coins Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, and Benediste Hoareau, EASF head of political affairs, during their tour of Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Coins are given as a token of thanks for continued partnership and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Spc. Scott Brown explains the All Partners Access Network (APAN) to Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, and Benediste Hoareau, EASF head of political affairs, during their tour of Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. APAN is an information sharing service for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), allowing partners to share information around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, jokes with multinational members of the Fusion Action Cell during his tour Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC brings representatives from regional partners into a single office where foreign liaison officers and their counterparts work, interact, plan and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, receives a rungu stick from Brig. Gen. William West, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In the East African Maasai culture, the rungu is an important emblem of warrior status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Capt. David Blazes, Military Tropical Medicine Course program director, shows a photo of Ebola response training to medical professionals from U.S., French and Djiboutian armed forces. The course enabled militaries around the Horn of Africa to share diagnostic and treatment practices for deadly and common diseases on the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Medical professionals from U.S., French and Djiboutian armed forces gathered for a Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20 to 22, 2015. The course was an exchange of knowledge and experience about diseases common to the Horn of Africa and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the first Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. Medical professionals from the U.S., French and Djiboutian militaries discussed a multitude of topics to include the presence of Malaria, Ebola, and pest induced infections on the continent.
Obock Regional Hospital health workers examine a tooth model during a Community Health Worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, hosted the two-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erica Stagg, Civil Affairs Battalion preventive medicine NCO in charge, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn, speaks to health workers during a community health worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Agency for International Development CHW program’s mission is to reduce the strain on local clinic staff by improving Djibouti’s overall health through training, while increasing preventative medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia hears an explanation from U.S. Army Maj. Kristopher Erickson, Somalia desk lead for the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The FAC personnel are separated into country desks composed of subject matter experts and foreign liaison officers who are responsible for streamlining the planning and coordination of projects in their respective countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia and members of his staff, meet with Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The ambassador learned of CJTF-HOA’s mission and what skill sets are available to guide African partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia stands before the Somali flag during his tour of the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The Ambassador toured Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s facilities and met with members to learn about the CJTF-HOA mission and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
First Head of U.S. Mission to Somalia in 20 years visits CJTF-HOA
10/26/2015
Ambassador David Kaeuper, who previously served and retired as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Congo, is now the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires for Somalia. He met recently with Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, to understand CJTF-HOA’s mission and role in supporting security and stability in East Africa.
Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) stand together after a Valor Run Oct. 21, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Twenty-one FAD personnel showed their support to the United States and its fallen female veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
