Civil Affairs soldiers tour the SOS Children's Villages International orphanage in Tadjoura, Djibouti, August 16, 2018. The soldiers' mission is to develop and maintain relationships with communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Cpt. Richard Blair, a veterinarian at Camp Lemonnier, teaches canine care techniques, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Pelham was supporting a training event on canine tactical combat casualty care to help familiarize service members with medical backgrounds, on treating canines in the field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Civil Affairs Soldiers tour the SOS Children's Villages International orphanage facility in Tadjoura, Djibouti, August 16, 2018. The soldiers' mission is to develop and maintain relationships with communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Scott Jackson, Tadjoura, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Father Mark Desser, Catholic Priest, Diocese of Djibouti, left, examines a solar powered desk light with Sgt. Kyle Caprio, 407th Civil Affairs, in Obock, Djibouti, August 17, 2018. The 407th Civil Affairs mission is to develop and maintain relationships with communities. Fr. Mark's teaches welding, stonemasonry, electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC systems in Tadjoura and Obock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Pelham, a veterinarian with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teaches canine care techniques on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Pelham was supporting a training event on canine tactical combat casualty care to help familiarize service members with medical backgrounds, on treating canines in the field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training
U.S. Army Cpt. Richard Blair, a veterinarian at Camp Lemonnier, teaches canine care techniques, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Pelham was supporting a training event on canine tactical combat casualty care to help familiarize service members with medical backgrounds, on treating canines in the field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
3rd Air Force Leadership Visit
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Cruz Munoz, command chief, 3rd Air Force, speaks to Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Cruz Munoz and Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander, 3rd Air Force, participated in a question-and-answer session and shared their leadership perspectives with the deployed service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group listen as Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander, 3rd Air Force, speaks with them on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Clark and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Cruz Munoz, command chief, 3rd Air Force, participated in a question-and-answer session and shared their leadership perspectives with the deployed service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group listen as Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander, 3rd Air Force, speaks with them on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Clark and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Cruz Munoz, command chief, 3rd Air Force, participated in a question-and-answer session and shared their leadership perspectives with the deployed service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander, 3rd Air Force, speaks with Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Clark and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Cruz Munoz, command chief, 3rd Air Force, participated in a question-and-answer session and shared their leadership perspectives with the deployed service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
An Airman from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group speaks during a question-and-answer session on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Senior leadership from the 3rd Air Force visited the deployed Airmen and participated in a question-and-answer session and shared their leadership perspectives with the deployed service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander, 3rd Air Force, recognizes the hard work and dedication of Master Sgt. David Ethen, munitions flight chief, 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, 449th Air Expeditionary Group on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Ethen was identified as a top performer by his command and was recognized for his accomplishments during a visit from the 3rd Air Force’s senior leadership. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Master at Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, the Kennel Master assigned to Camp Lemonnier, conducts patrol work and demonstrates different techniques for members of the Kenyan Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Master at Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, the Kennel Master assigned to Camp Lemonnier, and Kenya Defense Force (KDF) Cpl. Robert Magori conduct patrol work and demonstrate different techniques for members of the KDF’s 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Master at Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, the Kennel Master assigned to Camp Lemonnier, conducts patrol work and demonstrates different techniques for members of the Kenyan Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
U.S. Army Spc. Lauren Reed, a veterinary technician with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team, demonstrates the proper restraint technique to administer a catheter to memebers of the Kenya Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Master at Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, the Kennel Master assigned to Camp Lemonnier and Kenya Army Cpl. Junior Kimani, 1st Canine Regiment, Kenya Defense Force, conduct controlled aggression training during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Master at Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, the Kennel Master assigned to Camp Lemonnier, conducts patrol work and demonstrates different techniques for members of the Kenyan Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Army Capt. James McKasson, a veterinarian with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion’s Functional Specialty Team, explains how to take proper canine vital signs for members of the Kenyan Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a Military Working Dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Kenya Defense Force (KDF) Maj. Marion Amulyoto, a veterinarian with KDF’s 1st Canine Regiment, discusses the hazards of heat exhaustion for military working dogs for members of the Kenyan Defense Force's 1st Canine Regiment during a knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA trades Canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defense Force
Kenyan Maj. Marion Amulyoto, Lead Veterinarian, 1st Canine Regiment, Kenya Defense Force, and Army Maj. Steven Pelham, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team, Veterinarian Officer in Charge, test a stethiscope during a military working dog knowledge exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, August 7, 2018. The exchange gave a chance for American and Kenyan forces to learn and work with each other to have a better understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
Djiboutian children from Chebelley Village play soccer outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion organized an outreach event that included 30 service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
Djiboutian children from Chebelley Village play soccer outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion organized an outreach event that included 30 service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darren Domingo, left, officer in charge, Combat Camera, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, plays soccer with children from the local village outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Domingo was one of approximately 30 service members participating in an outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
Djiboutian children from Chebelley Village gather before playing soccer outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion organized an outreach event that included 30 service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair, broadcaster, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, public affairs, demonstrates how to use his camera to Djiboutian children, outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Sinclair was there to document a soccer game in which U.S. Service members teamed up with children from the nearby village as part of a community engagement event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
Djiboutian children from Chebelley Village play soccer outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion organized an outreach event that included 30 service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair, broadcaster, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, public affairs, speaks with a Djiboutian child outside of Chebelley village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Sinclair was there to document a soccer game as part of a community engagement event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
Djiboutian children from Chebelley Village gather before playing soccer outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion organized an outreach event that included 30 service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa pose for a group photo with children from the nearby village outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darren Domingo, officer in charge, Combat Camera, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, races with a child from the local village outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Domingo was one of 30 service members participating in an outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darren Domingo, officer in charge, Combat Camera, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, races with a child from the local village outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Domingo was one of 30 service members participating in an outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Simmons, Services Journeyman, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), interacts with children outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Simmons was participating in an outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion that included 30 service members from CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Army Sgt. Eythan Caputo, a civil affairs specialist with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, races with children from the local village outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Caputo was one of 30 service members participating in a outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in a friendly game of soccer with children from the nearby village, outside of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)