82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
7/2/2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Killian Gartner, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, treats a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. Pararescuemen are trained tactical rescue and emergency trauma specialists equipped to locate and treat personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
7/2/2021
A SA 330 Puma helicopter assigned to the French Air Force’s Transport Squadron ET 88, responds to a simulated medical emergency during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. The SA 330 Puma can be used for hoists and hold up to six litter patients with four additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
7/2/2021
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matt Williams, left, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, relays medical information to U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Patrick DiCrasto, 82nd ERQS tactical air control party specialist, during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
7/2/2021
The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities.
U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Iron Gray, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), run a 5K in support of the Special Olympics at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 25, 2021. The Soldiers hosted the run to show support of their Law Enforcement members stateside that have held a Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run in Connecticut for the past 35 years.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), Task Force Iron Gray, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conduct a joint live fire exercise with French Forces assigned to 5th Overseas Intermarines Regiment (5e RIAOM) in Djibouti, May 17, 2021. The EARF provides a combat-ready rapid deployment capability to support crises operations in the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Jordan)
U.S. Army Spc. Navin and Ssg. Callahan assigned to the East Africa
Response Force (EARF), Task Force Iron Gray, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, pop smoke during a joint live fire exercise with French Forces assigned to 5th Overseas Intermarines Regiment (5e RIAOM) in Djibouti, May 17, 2021. The EARF provides a combat-ready rapid deployment capability to support crises operations in the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Iron Gray (EARF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) during a joint live fire exercise with French Forces assigned to 5th Overseas Intermarines Regiment (5e RIAOM) in Djibouti, May 17, 2021. The EARF provides a combat-ready rapid deployment capability to support crises operations in the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Stock)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), Task Force Iron Gray, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, pose for a group photo with French Forces assigned to 5th Overseas Intermarines Regiment (5e RIAOM) after conducting a joint live fire exercise in Djibouti, May 17, 2021. Joint live fires support each nation in observing new ways to conduct training and view variations in procedures in order to improve one another. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Stock)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pose for a group photo during a graduation ceremony at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars during the month-long training event.
Col. Maj. Moussa Salaou Barmou(right), Nigerien commanding officer, congratulated a member of the Niger Armed Forces after a month-long mortar training event at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars during the month-long training event.
Col. Maj. Moussa Salaou Barmou(right), Nigerien commanding officer, congratulated a member of the Niger Armed Forces after a month-long mortar training event at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars during the month-long training event.
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Tu, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), congratulates a Nigerien soldier during a graduation ceremony at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars.
Members of the Niger Armed Forces race during a fire-mission at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars.
U.S Niger Forces Conduct Joint Mortar Training Event
6/15/2021
Members of the Niger Armed Forces stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Niamey, Niger, June 9,2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar systems to effectively employ mortars.
U.S Niger Forces Conduct Joint Mortar Training Event
6/15/2021
U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel Annis assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), assists a Nigerien Soldier during a large deflection and elevation changes class at Tondibiah, Niger, May 18, 2021. Soldiers need to know all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar system to effectively employ mortars.
U.S Niger Forces Conduct Joint Mortar Training Event
6/15/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), teach a large deflection and elevation changes class to Nigerien Soldiers at Tondibiah, Niger, May 18, 2021. Soldiers learned all mechanical actions of the 60mm mortar system to effectively employ the system.
U.S Niger Forces Conduct Joint Mortar Training Event
6/15/2021
A soldier from the Nigerien Mortar Team learns basic plotting and map reading at Tondibiah, Niger, May 17, 2021. Soldiers will become sufficient in basic map reading, plotting points, and drawing azimuths.
U.S Niger Forces Conduct Joint Mortar Training Event
6/15/2021
U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Bouchard assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), teaches basic mortar map skills at Tondibiah, Niger, May 25, 2021. Soldiers in basic map reading, plotting points, and drawing azimuths.
