Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team dine during a traditional, Ethiopian coffee break at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Dire Dawa, June 18, 2015. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, met with professors and key leadership to discuss livestock productivity, frequent animal endemic diseases, veterinary education and health food safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
Hailemariam Kefyalew, left, Haramaya University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor gives a campus tour to U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Capt. Jodi Collins, veterinarian and Sgt. Stephanie Taylor, left, veterinary technician, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2015. The CA team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, was invited to attend the Third International Veterinary Education Conference. Established in 2003, CVM houses dairy, beef, poultry, swine, sheep and goat farms for demonstrations and research purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
U.S. Army Capt. Jodi Collins, left, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, feeds a monkey at the Haramaya University Zoo in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2015. The team attended the Third International Veterinary Education Conference hosted by the HU College of Veterinary Medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, briefs during the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Ethiopia, June 18, 2015. The CA team spoke about maximizing and leveraging veterinary assets to increase capacity in resource limited regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, listen to scientific paper presentations at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 18, 2015. The conference brought together more than 100 East African policy makers, professors, government officials, students and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Ethiopian university, civil affairs team discuss veterinary medicine
6/27/2015
The U.S. Army's 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinary cell team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was invited to attend the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Ethiopia, June 18-19, 2015.
A Tanzanian Defense Force service member learns how to set up samples of unknown substances for the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry machine during a forensic class 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 Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel learned about how to examine an item for fingerprints using black powder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
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
6/25/2015
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
6/25/2015
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
6/25/2015
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)
