Multinational service members and civil authorities work through a tabletop exercise involving simulated disaster scenarios throughout African countries during the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
Multinational service members and civil authorities work through a tabletop exercise involving simulated disaster scenarios throughout African countries during the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
Multinational service members and civil authorities work through a tabletop exercise involving simulated disaster scenarios throughout African countries during the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
Multinational service members and civil authorities pose for a photo at the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
Multinational service members and civil authorities work through a tabletop exercise involving simulated disaster scenarios throughout African countries during the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
Elizabeth Blanchford, humanitarian assistance advisor to the Military with the U.S. Agency for International Development, speaks to participants during the Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2022. The HOW, led by a team from the U.S. International Agency for International Development, provided an opportunity for U.S. service members, partner nation militaries, civil authorities, United Nation entities, and civilian response agencies to come together to enhance interoperability and improve coordination when responding to both natural and man-made disasters. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
International workshop drives humanitarian assistance best practices
12/7/2022
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and their Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), hosted multinational military partners and civil authorities for a Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 29 - 30.
U.S. Army Cpl. Demetrius Contreras, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), shows how he completes a food receipt after a delivery during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Cpl. Demetrius Contreras, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), shows how he completes a food receipt after a delivery during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Cpl. Demetrius Contreras, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a presentation during a Food Safety Course at the Ministry of Agriculture, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Cpl. Demetrius Contreras, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a tour through Camp Lemonnier’s food storage warehouse during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
Participants tour through Camp Lemonnier’s food storage warehouse during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrates how to calibrate a thermometer, using ice water as a base for zero degrees celsius, during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a presentation during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a presentation during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
Food Safety Course shares best practices, improves response to health threats in Djibouti
12/6/2022
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Navy Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) and Civil Affairs - East Africa (CAEA) led a food safety course with the Djiboutian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in Djibouti City, Nov. 28 - 30.
A U.S. service member interacts with a local vendor at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
A vendor finalizes a sale at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar at Camp Lemonnier, Djiboutian, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
A Djiboutian vendor packages a vase for a customer at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Djibouti Minister of Tourism and Crafts, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and women’s artist guild have been working closely to emphasize equity and inclusion in event participation. This year’s Bazaar included a diverse group of vendors and artisans from the different regions and ethnic groups of Djibouti, and 19 vendors with 10 assistants participated. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
A U.S. service member shakes hands with a local vendor after purchasing from her booth at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)
