Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The flexible design of the C-130J enables it to be configured for many different missions, including airlift, air-ground and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The shipment, which consisted of a Humvee and equipment, is one of several coordinated shipments between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Logistics Operations Center and the 75th EAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Once delivered to a forward operating location, Charlie Co. 2-124, will use the Humvee to increase their force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Humvee was delivered to members of Charlie Co. 2-124, Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, at a forward operating location. Task Force Seminole provides force protection throughout Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
Staff Sgt. Whitney Woolverson, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle and additional cargo were delivered to Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, which is deployed to a forward operating location in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle was delivered to a forward operating location where it will be used to conduct patrols and increase force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller watches an aircraft recovery while speaking with U.S. Air Force Maj. Shane Molosky, 33rd Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller visited Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier to understand the many types of operations the United States supports in Djibouti and throughout East Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller greets soldiers from Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment assigned to Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller met with service members from Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier during her tour of Djibouti. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Otis Yeatts, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron commander, shows Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller, a view from one of the perimeter posts at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller toured Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier as part of her orientation to the U.S. presence in Africa. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is greeted by Amb. Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commander, upon arrival at Camp Lemonnier, Nov.12, 2015. James met with the ambassador, senior leaders from Camp Lemonnier and CJTF-HOA as well as Airmen working at Chebelley Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Photo by: U.S. Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: U.S. Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to a group of Airmen at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov.12, 2015. During her visit, James spoke at an all-call where she answered Airmen's questions and provided updates about current issues around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Veterans of the French Somali Battalion observe events during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. The veterans from World War II were guests of honor for the event.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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French Air Force Brig. Gen. Phillip Montocchio, salutes while reviewing troops during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Montocchio is the commanding officer for all French forces in Djibouti and was the officiating officer for the event.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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The officiating party salutes the colors of the 5th Foreign Infantry Regiment during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the end of hostilities in World War I.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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The flag of the French Somali Battalion is displayed during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Troops from the Horn of Africa and Yemen carried the flag through both world wars.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Troops stand in formation during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Participants stationed in Djibouti from seven countries joined the ceremony commemorating the end of World War I.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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French troops stand guard over the flag of the French Somali Battalion during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Troops from the Horn of Africa and Yemen carried the flag through both world wars.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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French Foreign Legionnaires raise the flags of Djibouti and France prior to a remembrance ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015, at the military cemetery in Djibouti. The flags were raised prior to the start of the Armistice Day ceremony.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members from the African Union Mission to Somalia, partner nations, United Nations, and the Department of State joined their U.S. military colleagues at the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The conference enabled members from more than nine nations to gather and exchange best practices on achieving mission objectives in the information environment.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members from the African Union Mission to Somalia listen to presentations at the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The conference provided public information officers with a framework to communicate effectively with various audiences and garner support through different types of media.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Multinational members from partner nations practice conversing with simulated local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The goal of the exercise was to learn how building a report with media members allows for positive future interactions.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members from the African Union Mission to Somalia and representatives from other partner nations listen to a presentation at the Public Information Officer Conference hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The conference provided attendees a better understanding of how interaction with their audiences aids mission success.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Military members from Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi prepare for simulated interaction with local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015. The exercise enabled participants to practice building report with media to promote mutually beneficial relationships.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, speaks to Airmen from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Tactical Communications Directorate Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chanfi was shown available strategies for communication in remote locations or those affected by disaster where infrastructures are damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Kuerbitz coins Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, and Benediste Hoareau, EASF head of political affairs, during their tour of Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Coins are given as a token of thanks for continued partnership and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Spc. Scott Brown explains the All Partners Access Network (APAN) to Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, and Benediste Hoareau, EASF head of political affairs, during their tour of Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. APAN is an information sharing service for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), allowing partners to share information around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, jokes with multinational members of the Fusion Action Cell during his tour Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC brings representatives from regional partners into a single office where foreign liaison officers and their counterparts work, interact, plan and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)