11:59 AM12/6/2022

U.S. Army Cpl. Demetrius Contreras, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a tour through Camp Lemonnier’s food storage warehouse during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

11:59 AM12/6/2022

Participants tour through Camp Lemonnier’s food storage warehouse during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

11:59 AM12/6/2022

U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrates how to calibrate a thermometer, using ice water as a base for zero degrees celsius, during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

11:59 AM12/6/2022

U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a presentation during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

11:59 AM12/6/2022

U.S. Army Spc. Kimberly Montongo, Veterinary Service Support (VSS) veterinary food inspector attached to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), leads a presentation during a Food Safety Course with the Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2022. Participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety, storage, food reception, inspection and bacteriology. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

11:58 AM12/6/2022

The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Navy Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) and Civil Affairs - East Africa (CAEA) led a food safety course with the Djiboutian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in Djibouti City, Nov. 28 - 30.

12:13 PM11/23/2022

A U.S. service member interacts with a local vendor at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

A vendor finalizes a sale at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar at Camp Lemonnier, Djiboutian, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

A Djiboutian vendor packages a vase for a customer at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Djibouti Minister of Tourism and Crafts, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and women’s artist guild have been working closely to emphasize equity and inclusion in event participation. This year’s Bazaar included a diverse group of vendors and artisans from the different regions and ethnic groups of Djibouti, and 19 vendors with 10 assistants participated. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

A U.S. service member shakes hands with a local vendor after purchasing from her booth at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

Base personnel and U.S. service members attend the semiannual Djiboutian crafts bazaar with an assortment of handmade items and clothing from Djiboutian vendors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

Two service members interact with a local artisan at a Djibouti crafts bazaar at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

A local vendor poses by his hand-painted artwork at the Djiboutian crafts bazaar at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 19, 2022. The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Djibouti Minister of Tourism and Crafts, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and women’s artist guild have been working closely to emphasize equity and inclusion in event participation. This year’s bazaar included a diverse group of vendors and artisans from the different regions and ethnic groups of Djibouti, and 19 vendors with 10 assistants participated. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Joy Staab, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Joint Visitors Bureau director, shops at a local vendor’s booth at a Djiboutian crafts bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

Base personnel and U.S. service members attend the semiannual Djiboutian crafts bazaar with an assortment of handmade items and clothing from Djiboutian vendors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov.19, 2022. The bazaar supports the local economy and provides attendees the opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves, their friends or family members. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held)

12:13 PM11/23/2022

U.S. service members and base personnel attended a Djiboutian crafts bazaar featuring cultural art and craftwork from local vendors and artisans Nov. 19, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

12:32 PM11/18/2022

12:54 PM11/15/2022

Military Tropical Medicine Course participants observe a presentation at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2022. The course brought together joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. The course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

12:54 PM11/15/2022

A Japanese medical professional attends a Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2022. The course brought together joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. The course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

12:54 PM11/15/2022

A member of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa surgeon cell stretches a tourniquet to see how tight they must pull the material over a wound during a Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2022. The course brought together joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. The course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)