U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kimberly Walz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Theater Security Cooperation deputy director, interacts with Maasai Tribe members during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar cultural day May 21, 2015 in Tanzania. The tribe welcomed their visitors with singing and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A Maasai boy watches visitors from a Gender Mainstreaming seminar during their culture day in Tanzania May 21, 2015. The Massai tribe lives near many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and are known for their distinctive customs and dress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Africa co-hosted a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 18-22, 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania. Military personnel and key leaders from 16 nations attended the event, which emphasized the importance of gender mainstreaming and promoting equality throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A mother from the Maasai tribe holds her child May 21, 2015. During a culture day of a Gender Mainstreaming seminar, attendees visited the Maasai Village to experience their culture, traditions and lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier watch a USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance introductory video during a joint humanitarian operations course June 1, 2015. The JHOC course attendees learned about mutual coordination and cooperation between the U.S. Government civilian agencies and the U.S. military, including best practices and lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Micaela White, Africa Command humanitarian assistance advisor instructs a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the relationship between USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, its partners and the U.S. military, and learned about humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members assigned at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, attend a joint humanitarian operations course June 1, 2015. The course highlighted international disaster response best practices and the military’s role when supporting foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance representatives led a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 1, 2015. The course taught the international disaster response system, along with the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. civilian and military entities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Steven Katz, Africa Command humanitarian assistance advisor instructs a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the relationship between USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, its partners and the U.S. military, and learned about humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Col. Daniel Taylor, 357th Theater Security Cooperation Fusion Action Cell director, gives opening remarks during a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the international disaster response system and the U.S. civilian and military responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian men march with spears and shield during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Afar and Issa people sang and danced in traditional apparel to showcase the culture’s roots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Members of the Dakaïto Ryu martial arts group perform for Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian men gather to dance in celebration of the 21st Sultan of Gobaad during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Tadjourah women rest after dancing for the 21st Sultan of Gobaad during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The sultanates of Tadjourah and Gobaad are the two Afar regions in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad, in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The team acts as a liaison between Dikhil civilians and military leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
An Afar woman prepares to dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The Afar tribe is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti, shaping their historical customs and culture for hundreds of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Singers perform at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, attended the historical event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
People of Dikhil traveled by foot and car to attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian women dressed in traditional Afar and Issa tribal attire, dance at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The tribes’ culture has primarily dominated customs throughout Djibouti’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, center, watches entertainment provided during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. “Boko Habib,” as the community calls him, succeeded his late brother Ali Mohamed Loita, and serves as the mediator between the government and the people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Issa tribesmen members perform a cultural dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Issa is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Monde Muyangwa, Woodrow Wilson Center’s African Program director, leads a small group discussion during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Arusha, Tanzania, May 19, 2015. Military personnel and key leaders from U.S. Army Africa and African partner nations talked about the challenges they face when integrating positive gender positive change, while also discussing tangible solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Monde Muyangwa, Woodrow Wilson Center’s African Program director, brainstorms gender-related challenges with military personnel and key leaders from U.S. Army Africa and African partner nations during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Arusha, Tanzania, May 19, 2015. The weeklong seminar brought together 90 attendees from 167 nations to talk about strategies and solutions to implement policies that will allow women and men to benefit equally while not perpetuating inequality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Brig. Gen. J.C. Chengelela, a Tanzania People’s Defence Force commander, talks with Virginia Blaser, deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, before speaking to attendees at a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015. The seminar is an annual weeklong event that brings together U.S. Army leaders with counterparts and decision makers from militaries throughout Africa to promote and discuss gender integration-related topics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kimberly Walz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Theater Security Cooperation deputy director, visits with an African military service member during a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015. This weeklong seminar focused on how to put words behind actions when it comes to providing equal opportunities for men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Military personnel and key leaders from African partner nations, U.S. Army Africa and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa listen to opening remarks at a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania. The annual weeklong seminar covered three topics relating to equal opportunities for males and females, including integration resources, integration and leadership, and sexual gender-based violence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to pack up for their trip home from Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team met village elders for the first time, to better understand the significance and utility of the nearby arid lake, along with the village’s nutrition center. The team is assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa and act as liaisons between the military and their civilian counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion specialist and medic, shakes a Salt Water Rest Stop village elder’s hand upon departing near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Members of the team are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Donkeys eat grass at a creek near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. It is the only water source found for miles within the desolate area. Members of U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, traveled to Lac Abbé to learn about the arid lake’s utility to the nearby village since the reoccurring droughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Kami Hassam, Salt Water Rest Stop village elder stands in the village’s nutrition center at Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The elders give a tour to members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. They elders said volunteers drop off goat’s milk, peanut butter and water every few months to assist with the malnourished population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Salt Water Rest Stop village elders and members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, walk around Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Recurrent drought in the region has made life difficult for the herdsman, losing up to seventy percent of their livestock. Every few month volunteers drop off food and water to assist with malnourishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Army Spc. Caitlyn Lacomb, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, collects a water sample in a creek near the arid Lac Abbé in Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, traveled approximately 100 miles to gather water samples and learn about the biology of the lake, along with it’s utility to the nearby village. While there, the elders said it has not rained in two years, causing a drought and increasing malnourishment amongst the population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Yousef Yousef, an interpreter embedded with members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, left, communicates with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, sought to strengthen partnerships with the village by understanding the utility and significance of Lac Abbé. This is the team’s first interaction with the rural village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion meets with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders for the first time, at Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The civil affairs members assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, act as liaisons between the military and their civilian counterparts. They identify critical requirements needed by local civilians while seeking to build trust and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Service members salute the colors during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, and Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, CJTF-HOA senior enlisted leader, salute a Memorial Day display at CJTF-HOA, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. The display was in honor of U.S. military personnel who have died in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
A U.S. Army soldier bows his head in prayer at a Memorial Day display at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. The display was built to honor the memory of the men and women who have died in service to their country and was put together during the Memorial Day ceremony with pieces of equipment common to soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community
Volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and local villagers distribute soccer balls to the children of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. More than 40 soccer balls were given to the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), by the “Kick for Nick” charity to distribute to the local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community
A child holds a sign with the name of a donator who contributed to the "kick for Nick" charity, at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Contributions to the charity, setup in honor of a fallen U.S. Army soldier who loved soccer, have led to thousands of soccer balls being distributed to children worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community
A child holds a soccer ball given to him by volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a visit by members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), to Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Chebelley village is a community near Camp Lemonnier that the 404th CA BN visits monthly for community events and projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)