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)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game
U.S. Army Capt. Deandre Garlington, civil affairs officer, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, answers questions during an interview outside 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
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Fuentes, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Rex conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Ponder conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Fuentes, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Rex after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Pponder after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Pponder conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler gives a command to MWD Pponder while conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Oliver after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler calls to MWD Oliver while conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Oliver conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune
U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Fowell, project supervisor, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, gives U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, CJTF-HOA, a tour of a construction site for a medical center outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. The completed site will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Fowell, project supervisor, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, gives U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, CJTF-HOA, a tour of a construction site for a medical center outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. The completed site will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, speaks with service members of the Djiboutian National Gendarmerie outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig visited a construction site for a medical facility that will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, meets with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig visited with service members building and providing support to a construction site of a medical facility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)