EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya

Kenyan Defense Forces perform a litter carry for a mass casualty component during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 28, 2025. Exercises like these are crucial for enhancing partner nation capacities, promoting regional stability and protecting U.S. and coalition interest in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)



By Spc. Mitchell Munn Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Manda Bay, Kenya Apr 03, 2025
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