Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA Commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, Tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
5/11/2015
Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, a tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Kerry is the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit the country of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader, during Remarks to Camp Lemonnier Service Members
5/11/2015
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Skinner was praised for her overall dedication during her two years at CJTF-HOA.
Chebelley Village Soccer Player readies Kick as Defender for CJTF-HOA Team rushes Him
5/8/2015
A Chebelley Village soccer player readies a kick as a defender for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa team rushes him during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Player for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team kicks Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match
5/8/2015
A player for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team kicks the ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game began in 2013 and is an event hosted by the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Forward for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team Chest Blocks Soccer Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match
5/8/2015
A forward for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team chest blocks a soccer ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Striker for Chebelley Village Soccer Team charges CJTF-HOA Defender
5/8/2015
A striker for the Chebelley Village soccer team charges a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa defender during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game night is a monthly event that pits camp personnel against Chebelley residents in a game of soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Army Sgt. William Oliver, a volunteer teacher, works with a student on his English skills during a class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. The institute offers classes to civil servants who want to develop their ability to communicate in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)
A student listens to U.S. Army Capt. Ervin Arrendondo during an English class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. Arrendondo is the Civil Affairs Team lead who facilitates getting volunteers to the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)
Camp Lemonnier volunteers teach English to Djiboutian civil servants
5/8/2015
Djibouti City is a multicultural community where understanding several languages can be key to opening up opportunities for economic growth. Because learning a new language can be difficult as an adult, the Institute of Diplomatic Studies in Djibouti now offers government-funded English classes for Djiboutian civil servants from the region who want to expand their understanding of the English language.
1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements
4/27/2015
A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, wears the Expert Infantry Badge after completing all the EIB assessment requirements at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Earning the EIB proves the U.S. Army infantryman is an expert in his field capable of handling a variety of weapons and quickly responding to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier rests after completing 12-mile Ruck March in Arta, Djibouti
4/27/2015
A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, rests after completing a 12-mile ruck march in Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. The march was the final task for Expert Infantry Badge candidates to complete to earn the honor, which is one of the most important achievements a U.S. Army infantryman can earn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
1st Battalion U.S. Army soldier is handed a Drink from Fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member during 12-mile Ruck March
4/27/2015
A U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment is handed a drink from a fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member, during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the Expert Infantry Badge assessment at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Candidates for the EIB had to complete the march in less than three hours over unfamiliar terrain to avoid disqualification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Member of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion lobs Practice Grenade from Cover during Expert Infantry Badge Red Lane Assessment Course
4/27/2015
A member of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, lobs a practice grenade from cover during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to toss two grenades from cover into a target zone as one of the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier, checks his Radio after assembling Antenna and adjusting its Settings
4/27/2015
A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, checks his radio after assembling the antenna and adjusting its settings during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to assemble and check their radio before gathering their additional supplies and continuing the lane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, reassembles a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Expert Infantry Badge assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. Candidates’ ability to properly maintain and utilize a variety of weapons was graded as part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Members of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion compare Best Practices on Splinting a Leg under Fire
4/27/2015
Members of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, compare best practices on splinting a leg under fire in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Tactical Combat Casualty Care is one of many skills soldiers are graded on during the EIB assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
77th Armor Regiment Combat Medic shows Able Company Infantry Platoon Leader how to treat a Burn
4/27/2015
Spc. Joshua Hale, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment combat medic, shows 1st Lt. Michael Derick, 1/77 AR Rgt., Able Company infantry platoon leader, how to treat a burn in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The fundamentals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care include: treating casualties, preventing additional casualties and completing the mission, and infantryman are expected to demonstrate a variety of field care during the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Able Company Platoon Leader practices operating Mark-19 Grenade Launcher in preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment
4/27/2015
2nd Lt. David Kennie, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, Able Company platoon leader, practices operating the Mark-19 grenade launcher in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The Mark-19 is a 40mm belt-fed grenade launcher that has been in service since the Vietnam War and EIB candidates are graded on its use as a part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
77th Armor Regiment Soldier plots Grid Points on Field Map during Land Navigation Training on Camp Lemonnier
4/27/2015
A soldier from the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, plots grid points on a field map during land navigation training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. The training was part of the 1/77 AR Rgt. Expert Infantry Badge field training exercises in preparation for the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
77th Armor Regiment Infantry Squad Leader briefs Soldiers from 1/77 AR Rgt. on Land Navigation in Preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment
4/27/2015
Staff Sgt. Billy Mollenhauer, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment infantry squad leader, briefs soldiers from the 1/77 AR Rgt. on land navigation in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Land navigation is one of several skills EIB candidates are graded on during the assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
