U.S., Djiboutian military holds conference on civil military operations

By Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
CJTF-HOA Public Affairs

Arta, DJIBOUTI, April 22, 2015

Djiboutian military and law enforcement cadets attend briefings at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The meeting’s focus was on the effects military and police actions can have on civilian populations, and the need to mitigate these affects through planning and preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

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