U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1151st Engineer Support Company build a medical aid station at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, July 22, 2024. The new aid station will expand medical aid capabilities and support U.S. and partner security efforts in the region.
(Interview: 1st Lt. Thomas McCroan; project Engineer in Charge)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watches MV-22 Osprey aircraft land during a multi-day training exercise at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, July 21, 2024. The exercise included medical and logistics training to enhance allied partnerships and support regional security operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
U.S. Soldiers conduct combat casualty care training during a multi-day exercise at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, July 21, 2024. The exercise included medical and logistics training to enhance allied partnerships and support regional security operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
U.S. service members pose for a photo during a graduation ceremony for the Marine Corporals Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on July 19, 2024. The course teaches leadership skills and prepares students to assume greater responsibilities as noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
General Laurent Boite, commander of French Forces stationed in Djibouti, and Major General Brian Cashman, Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, exchange a handshake after the runway opening ceremony ribbon cutting at Chabelley Airfield on July 16, 2024. CJTF-HOA works with partner nations, coalition forces, and intergovernmental organizations in a unified effort to provide security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Service members from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and members from the Japanese military participate in assembling communication equipment on June 28, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. This collaborative effort, part of a knowledge exchange, underscores our commitment to strengthening alliances and promoting regional stability through shared expertise and cooperation.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024. TFPA SECFOR provides security in conjunction with Kenyan Marines to facilitate the installation of a water collection point for the local village, strategically enhancing the relationship between all parties. SECFOR platoon from TFPA, Blacksheep Co, and Kenyan Marine squad provided 360 degree security around the objective to allow CE squad to continue work on an ongoing project. CE had previously installed support posts and built a platform for the water storage tank. On this patrol CE trimmed the support posts, framed in the roof with joists and rafters, installed the tin roof, and prepared the water collection tank for use. TFPA SECFOR provides security in conjunction with Kenyan Marines to facilitate the installation of a water collection point for the local village, strategically enhancing the relationship between all parties.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
MBK (Manda Bay, Kenya) Task Force Paxton (TFPA) Security Forces (SECFOR) Blacksheep Co., 3rd Platoon, US Army Civil Affairs (CA), USAF Civil Engineers (CE), Kenyan Marines, and Local Village Elders conduct key leader engagements and joint patrols, Manda Bay, Kenya, May 28th, 2024.
Manda Bay, Kenya (MBK)-US Army and Kenyan Marines Conduct Joint Patrol 28 May 2024
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TFPA SECFOR provides security in conjunction with Kenyan Marines to facilitate the installation of a water collection point for the local village, strategically enhancing the relationship between all parties.