Fellows from the 2016-1 CAPSTONE course tour Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 14, 2015. The CAPSTONE course provided newly appointed general and flag officers an opportunity to view the joint, inter-agency and multinational partnerships that enable Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Nesha Humes)
Fellows from the 2016-1 CAPSTONE course gather at the end of their tour of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 14, 2015. The five-week CAPSTONE curriculum examines major issues affecting national security decision making, military strategy, joint/combined doctrine, interoperability, and key allied nation issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Fellows from the 2016-1 CAPSTONE course ask questions of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior staff during their mission brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 14, 2015. CAPSTONE is a five-week course for newly selected general and flag officers, and is designed to make the senior officers more effective in planning and employing forces in joint and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Col. Jim Patterson, CAPSTONE deputy director, receives a rungu stick from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 14, 2015. 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)
Capstone ensures newly selected general and flag officers understand the fundamentals of joint doctrine, how to integrate the elements of national power in order to accomplish national security and national military strategies, and how joint, interagency, and multinational operations support national strategic goals and objectives.
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Eurasian Hoopoe during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner served as the interim political advisor for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s chief of staff. While at Camp Lemonnier he documented more than 100 different birds in less than six weeks. (Courtesy photo)
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Rose-ringed Parakeet during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. While traveling as a diplomat, Kaestner documented birds all around the globe. (Courtesy photo)
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Grey-headed Kingfisher during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a bird watching presentation at the 11 Degree North building, where he presented photographs and gave details about many of the beautiful birds he has encountered here.
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Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, describes Grallaria Kaestneri during a presentation Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. While living in Colombia, Kaestner heard a birdcall that was unknown. He tracked and located the bird, which was an undiscovered species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, talks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching, where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, speaks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, talks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Nile Valley Sunbird during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. During his presentation, Kaestner explained we could stop wherever we are and appreciate the beauty of nature. (Courtesy photo)
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Speckled Pigeon during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In 1986, Kaestner became the first person to see one species from each family of birds. (Courtesy photo)
Peter Kaestner has dedicated much of his life to serving the United States as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State. His duties have taken him all over the world, giving him the opportunity to pursue his other passion - bird watching.
An iRobot 510 Packbot searches for explosive devises under a vehicle during a course in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members and explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Camp Lemonier learned how to operate the robot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
An iRobot 510 Packbot searches for explosive devices under a vehicle during a training course in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members and explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned at Camp Lemonier learned how to operate the robot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a 510 Packbot to search for explosive devices in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. The robot can be used to search confined spaces, clear routes and buildings, and inspect vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) monitor a computer transmitting video from the iRobot 510 Packbot Oct. 12, 2015, in Djibouti. The robot can perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a computer to monitor what the 510 Packbot is searching. The robot searches for, and dispose of, explosive weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
