UPDF Soldiers Complete Historic Civil Affairs Operations Training

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn

April 24, 2018

Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) Soldiers and U.S. Army Soldiers from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, pose for a group photo after a graduation ceremony from a 10-week civil affairs operations course provided by members of the 404th at Camp Singo, Uganda, April 13, 2018. The civil affairs course is designed to enhance the UPDF's capability and capacity to support its enduring African Union peacekeeping force and African Union Mission in Somalia mandates through civil military cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

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