U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Burgess, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center case processor, teaches Tanzanian Defense Force Capt. Joram Kinyunyi Chacha how to identify an unknown substance by using a handheld chemical identifier during a class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. Militaries use the machine to quickly identify explosives, industrial chemicals, chemical weapons, narcotics and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Tanzanian Defense Force Capt. Salum Almasi Mabakila, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center forensics briefing attendee learns how to dust for fingerprints at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel attended the class in order to expand their investigative capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Lorenzo Walters, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center evidence custodian, explains chain of custody procedures to Tanzanian Defense Force service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. TDF military members visited the forensic lab to gain a better understanding of what Tanzania requires for the development of forensic capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Walter Duncan (left), Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center case manager, demonstrates how to set up samples for the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry to Tanzania Defense Force Col. Abulrasul Ali Fupi, during a forensics briefing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The JTFAC team uses GC/MS to identify different substances within a test sample. It can be used to aid with drug detection, fire investigation, explosives investigation, and identification of unknown samples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend forensic training
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Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend forensic training at the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015.
Fusion Action Cell provides strength through partnerships
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The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Fusion Action Cell 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. 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 country. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Fusion Action Cell provides strength through partnerships
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Since November 2014, the Fusion Action Cell (FAC) has been the central hub for building that trust and cooperation by enabling regional partners from East Africa, Europe, and America to work side-by-side in a centralized location to coordinate training, aid and support throughout the Horn of Africa.
Camp Lemonnier , Djibouti (May 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 pose with members of the Djiboutian Army’s Construction Engineers in front of new D7 Dozers after an awards ceremony at the close of a U.S. Army-led training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is deployed to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ellery Sayre)
Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti (Mar. 24, 2015) U.S Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 construction mechanic teaches the basics of pre-operation checks on heavy equipment to members of the Forces Armee Djiboutieen (FAD) Construction Engineers. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion -14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo)
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (May 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 pose with the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Tom Kelly and Chief of Djibouti Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim at an awards ceremony for the U.S. Army-led Counter Terrorism Logistics and Engineering training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson)
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (May 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Gerardo Macias, builder, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson, construction mechanic Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 and Constructionman Austin Lacey, construction mechanic NMCB 11 present a Certificate of Recognition for completion of Equipment Operator and Maintenance training to a Djiboutian Army Equipment Operator during an awards ceremony following a U.S. Army-led training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ellery Sayre)
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (May 14, 2015) U.S Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14, U.S. Army 47th Transportation Company, and the Djiboutian Army Construction Engineers pose at the culminating event and awards ceremony for a U.S. Army-led Counter Terrorism Logistics and Engineering training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Stephen Woodham)
Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti (Mar. 18, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14, along with members of the Djiboutian Army’s Construction Engineers, discuss safety topics before beginning hands-on equipment operation training. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion -14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Stephen Woodham)
Camp Lemonnier , Djibouti (Mar. 24, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class David Graydon and U.S Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Paul, equipment operators with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 train Djiboutian Army’s Construction Engineers on a new D7 Dozer during a U.S. Army-led training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is deployed to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Haneberg)
Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti (Mar. 24, 2015) – U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB 14) pose with members of U.S. Army 47th Transportation Company and members of Forces Armee Djiboutienne (FAD) Construction Engineers in front of a D7 dozer that is now operational after the team assembled the blade and attachments. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Fredrick Garver)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gerry Dolan, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, addresses soldiers at a transfer of authority ceremony June 22, 2015, in Djibouti. The 415th CAB soldiers will take over the responsibilities and tasks that the outgoing CAB performed during their time assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gerry Dolan, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, gives a gift to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, former Army Civil Affairs Battalion commander, during a transfer of authority ceremony June 22, 2015, in Djibouti. The 404th CAB soldiers will return to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gerry Dolan, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, addresses soldiers at a transfer of authority ceremony June 22, 2015, in Djibouti. The 415th CAB soldiers will take over the responsibilities and tasks that the outgoing CAB performed during their time assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers listen to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, former Army Civil Affairs Battalion commander, give a speech during a transfer of authority ceremony June 22, 2015, in Djibouti. The 415th CAB soldiers will take over the responsibilities and tasks that the outgoing CAB performed during their time assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, former Army Civil Affairs Battalion commander, welcomes the 415th CAB to Camp Lemonnier, at a transfer of authority ceremony June 22, 2015, in Djibouti. The 415th CAB soldiers will take over the responsibilities and tasks that the outgoing CAB performed during their time assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
