82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities.
By CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of AfricaDjiboutiJul 02, 2021
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matt Williams, left, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, relays medical information to U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Patrick DiCrasto, 82nd ERQS tactical air control party specialist, during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Killian Gartner, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, treats a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. Pararescuemen are trained tactical rescue and emergency trauma specialists equipped to locate and treat personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
A French Air Force rescue diver assists a simulated patient into a sling during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
A SA 330 Puma helicopter assigned to the French Air Force’s Transport Squadron ET 88, responds to a simulated medical emergency during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. The SA 330 Puma can be used for hoists and hold up to six litter patients with four additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
A French Air Force rescue diver assists a dummy patient into the water a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
French Air Force rescue divers prepare to hoist a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners
French Air Force rescue divers hoist a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities.
U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa
U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity.
U.S. service members attempt French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti
U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa executed maneuver and blackout operations as part of the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Sept. 13, 2021. During FDCC, U.S. forces serve under a French battalion commander and are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses and battle maneuver tactics. The U.S. and French regularly exchange expertise, ideas and tactics to become a more integrated combined force with the ability to respond to crises or threats in East Africa.
Interpreter bridges cultural barriers between U.S. military and Djiboutian community
Fatouma Omar Guedi is an interpreter for Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team, Southern European Task Force – Africa. Fatouma speaks four languages fluently (English, Somali, Afar and French) and is learning more. Fatouma uses her knowledge to aid U.S. military humanitarian missions within Djibouti, Africa. The ability to overcome the language barrier between the U.S. and African partners is critical to building trust and goodwill between the U.S. and the Djiboutian community and governing officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa
U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity.
U.S. service members attempt French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti
U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa executed maneuver and blackout operations as part of the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Sept. 13, 2021. During FDCC, U.S. forces serve under a French battalion commander and are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses and battle maneuver tactics. The U.S. and French regularly exchange expertise, ideas and tactics to become a more integrated combined force with the ability to respond to crises or threats in East Africa.
Interpreter bridges cultural barriers between U.S. military and Djiboutian community
Fatouma Omar Guedi is an interpreter for Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team, Southern European Task Force – Africa. Fatouma speaks four languages fluently (English, Somali, Afar and French) and is learning more. Fatouma uses her knowledge to aid U.S. military humanitarian missions within Djibouti, Africa. The ability to overcome the language barrier between the U.S. and African partners is critical to building trust and goodwill between the U.S. and the Djiboutian community and governing officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa
U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity.
U.S. service members attempt French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti
U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa executed maneuver and blackout operations as part of the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Sept. 13, 2021. During FDCC, U.S. forces serve under a French battalion commander and are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses and battle maneuver tactics. The U.S. and French regularly exchange expertise, ideas and tactics to become a more integrated combined force with the ability to respond to crises or threats in East Africa.
Interpreter bridges cultural barriers between U.S. military and Djiboutian community
Fatouma Omar Guedi is an interpreter for Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team, Southern European Task Force – Africa. Fatouma speaks four languages fluently (English, Somali, Afar and French) and is learning more. Fatouma uses her knowledge to aid U.S. military humanitarian missions within Djibouti, Africa. The ability to overcome the language barrier between the U.S. and African partners is critical to building trust and goodwill between the U.S. and the Djiboutian community and governing officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
