&nbsp; Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality

RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality

U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Ernesti, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa armory NCO-in-charge, displays a rifle stored in the armory to Rwanda Defence Force Col. Faustin Kalisa, RDF Battalion commander, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The RDF engineers toured Camp Lemonnier to see how U.S. expeditionary structures are set up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality

U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, points out the different sections of the sewage treatment facility to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. RDF members received a tour of essential utilities for an expeditionary camp so they could see the application of prior base planning lessons shared by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

RDF engineers see camp concepts become reality

U.S. Navy Lt. Raul Cuevas, Camp Lemonnier Public Works Department civil engineer corps officer, explains the inner workings of the reverse osmosis water purification unit to Rwanda Defence Force engineers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 23, 2016. The ROWPU provides clean, drinkable water to the residents of Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, controls close air support during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The long day of training paid off as they overcame challenges and took notes that will improve the next exercise and real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, communicates with French Air Force aviators during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Although aviators across the globe speak English, accents and distinctions from both the English-speaking or French-speaking personnel can create challenges under already stressful situations, and the exercise helped both forces become more familiar with each other’s accents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, approaches his position overlooking a city during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. There were two French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets for each TACP location and one extra within the area, making contact with a refueling aircraft when necessary. Their main mission was to conduct simulated air strikes, all controlled by the TACPs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, prepares notes for communicating with French Air Force aviators during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The long day of training paid off as they overcame challenges and took notes that will improve the next exercise and real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, Tactical Air Control Party member, adjusts his satellite communications during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Although aviators across the globe speak English, accents and distinctions from both the English-speaking or French-speaking personnel can create challenges under already stressful situations, and the exercise helped both forces become more familiar with each other’s accents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, plans his radio calls for a simulated personnel recovery during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The TACPs organized the joint training in hopes of familiarizing the team and French aviators with each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures, and sharpening the skillsets of everyone involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, awaits a landing French Army Puma helicopter during a tactical exercise Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. Upon arrival to the landing zone, the Puma helicopter appeared with its Mirage escort – all coordinated, controlled and integrated by the TACPs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Nickell, Tactical Air Control Party NCO in charge, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Johnson, TACP member, lead a convoy as quickly and safely as possible during a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. With a giant orange marker atop the vehicle, the two TACPs led the convoy under the close watch and escort of a French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a tactical exercise with the French Air Force Feb. 24, 2016, in Djibouti. The TACPs organized the joint training in hopes of familiarizing the team and French aviators with each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures, and sharpening the skillsets of everyone involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, meets with leaders from French, British and Kenyan forces during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Military, civil and police forces from 13 countries gathered to hear different perspectives from leaders who manage and conduct peace support operations in Eastern Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Karen, Kenya

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

Attendees from 13 countries participate in a question and answer panel discussion with senior leaders during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Students asked the speakers about their leadership styles and philosophies as well as their organization’s missions in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Karen, Kenya

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, speaks about his personal leadership perspective during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. Wheeler touched on characteristics he deemed key in a successful leader such as confidence, humility, good communication, and cultural awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Karen, Kenya

Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Kenya concludes 13th iteration

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler answers a participant’s question during the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Kenya, Feb. 17, 2016. As part of the two-week course, attendees from 13 countries, including Burundi, China, Comoros, Denmark, Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and the U.S., participated in a panel discussion featuring visiting senior leaders from prominent organizations working in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Karen, Kenya

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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, remove a tooth Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. Civil affairs battalions research civil environments, then coordinate and streamline efforts to provide services within the environment through civil action programs such as the dental aid provided to the village of Arta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, rests between seeing patients as a woman watches Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. Civil affairs battalions research civil environments, then coordinate and streamline efforts to provide services within the environment through civil action programs such as the dental aid provided to the village of Arta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, remove a damaged tooth Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The civil affairs Soldiers deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers and share dental education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A Djiboutian woman has a damaged tooth removed Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa provided emergency dental procedures, basic extractions and dental education during a dental civic action program, which was funded by U.S. Africa Command’s civil assistance program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, injects a patient with numbing medication Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. During the dental civic action program (DENCAP), many members of the village received dental care for the first time in their lives. The DENCAP in Arta was the third of four regions civil affairs planned to visit in February. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Dental Cell NCO in charge, speaks with a patient about dental care Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. During the dental civic action program (DENCAP), many members of the village received dental care for the first time in their lives. The DENCAP in Arta was the third of four regions civil affairs planned to visit in February. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A Djiboutian woman waits for an injection of numbing medication to take effect Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa provided emergency dental procedures, basic extractions and dental education during a dental civic action program, which was funded by U.S. Africa Command’s civil assistance program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, numb a patient’s mouth Feb. 23, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The civil affairs Soldiers deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers and share dental education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Members of the Tanzania People's Defence Force and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 pose for a photo after a graduation Feb. 17, 2016. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the 25-day Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The training was the first phase in a curriculum designed to build a cadre of HMA/Counter-Improvised Explosive Device trainers within the TPDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force treats a simulated victim as part of the emergency medical portion of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training hosted by TPDF with assistance from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. The EOD team spent 25 days training members of the TPDF in basic unexploded ordnance disposal and emergency medical treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force practices carries as part of the emergency medical portion of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training hosted by TPDF with assistance from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Isgar, EOD Mobile Unit 1, facilitated classroom training and hands-on practical exercises to enhance the TPDF's ability to handle injuries in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Members of the Tanzania People's Defence Force practice carries as part of the emergency medical portion of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training hosted by TPDF with assistance from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Isgar, EOD Mobile Unit 1, facilitated classroom training and hands-on practical exercises to enhance the TPDF's ability to handle injuries in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force removes dirt around a simulated unexploded landmine during a Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa's EOD Mobile Unit 1 team spent 25 days training members of the TPDF in topics such as basic unexploded ordnance disposal, physical security of ammunition and explosive hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Johnson, Leading Petty Officer EOD Mobile Unit 1, shows members of the Tanzania People's Defence Force where to place charges to destroy simulated unexploded ordnance during the Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. HMA activities include classroom instruction and practical exercises on detecting and clearing landmines, identifying and disposing of explosive remnants, and providing physical security and stockpile management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force takes notes on the size, type and function of simulated unexploded ordnance during a Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. The TPDF-hosted class included instruction by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and helped enhance the TPDF's ability to identify and dispose of explosive remnants from previous conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force prepares rigging to remove simulated unexploded ordnance from a tree during a Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training class in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa taught the class, enhancing the TPDF's ability to identify and dispose of explosive remnants from previous conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Andrews, EOD Mobile Unit 1, shows a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force how to safely remove simulated unexploded landmines during the practical exercise portion of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. HMA activities include classroom instruction and practical exercises on detecting and clearing landmines, identifying and disposing of explosive remnants, and providing physical security and stockpile management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Johnson, Leading Petty Officer at EOD Mobile Unit 1, demonstrates an unexploded ordnance (UXO) removal technique during the Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Feb. 17, 2016. Three members of EOD Mobile Unit 1, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, spent 25 days training members of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, enhancing the TPDF's ability to dispose of UXOs and maintain physical security of stockpiled ammunition and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: DeCook, Daniel R. TSgt, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead (left), demonstrates how to use communication software Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers learned how to efficiently operate a terminal to access the ADSN. The FAD uses the ADSN to communicate with forward deployed soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead, helps Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) Capt. Amer Abdarlaziz, ADSN section chief, configure an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The ADSN is a means for African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries to communicate and share information with the U.S. and amongst each other. Members of CJTF-HOA taught FAD members how to install and operate a terminal, and how to access the ADSN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Communications Directorate (CJ-6) and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) section, set-up an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The engagement between the two forces was organized into two tiers, each consisting of two days. During the first tier, the three CJ-6 members covered the basics on how to operate the communication equipment. The second tier was more advanced and went more in depth on specific equipment roles, tracing signal flow and troubleshooting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Katherine Thornton, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian communications experts learn more about Africa Data Sharing Network