U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djiboutian Ministry of Health and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel complete the transfer of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which is used to test for pathogens like the COVID-19 virus, from the U.S. government to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the ministry’s Central Purchasing of Materials and Essential Medicines facility in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2020. CJTF-HOA purchased the equipment on behalf of the United States using Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funds for approximately $76,000, following a request for aid from the Djiboutian government earlier this year. In total, CJTF-HOA has facilitated nearly $300,000 worth of U.S. aid to the government of Djibouti, including hygiene kits, 95 hospital beds, PPE and hand sanitizer among other supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Larry E. André (right), U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Houssein Miguil (left), director general of central purchasing of materials and essential medicines, during the transfer of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which is used to test for pathogens like the COVID-19 virus, during a ceremony held at the ministry’s Central Purchasing of Materials and Essential Medicines facility in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2020. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) purchased the equipment on behalf of the United States using Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funds for approximately $76,000, following a request for aid from the Djiboutian government earlier this year. In total, CJTF-HOA has facilitated nearly $300,000 worth of U.S. aid to the government of Djibouti, including hygiene kits, 95 hospital beds, PPE and hand sanitizer among other supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Dr. Saleh Banoita Tourab, Executive Secretary of the Djiboutian Ministry of Health, speaks during a ceremony transferring a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine from the U.S. government to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2020. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) purchased the equipment on behalf of the United States using Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funds for approximately $76,000, following a request for aid from the Djiboutian government earlier this year. In total, CJTF-HOA has facilitated nearly $300,000 worth of U.S. aid to the government of Djibouti, including hygiene kits, 95 hospital beds, PPE and hand sanitizer among other supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Larry E. André, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, signs a document transferring ownership of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which is used to test for pathogens like the COVID-19 virus, from the U.S. government to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health during a ceremony held at the ministry’s Central Purchasing of Materials and Essential Medicines facility in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2020. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) purchased the equipment on behalf of the United States using Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funds for approximately $76,000, following a request for aid from the Djiboutian government earlier this year. In total, CJTF-HOA has facilitated nearly $300,000 worth of U.S. aid to the government of Djibouti, including hygiene kits, 95 hospital beds, PPE and hand sanitizer among other supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Kirkpatrick (right), team chief, and Col. James Lucas (left), surgeon, both assigned to 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CA BN), place a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which is used to test for pathogens like the COVID-19 virus, on display prior to a ceremony at the ministry’s Central Purchasing of Materials and Essential Medicine’s facility in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2020. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) purchased the equipment on behalf of the United States using Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funds for approximately $76,000, following a request for aid from the Djiboutian government earlier this year. In total, CJTF-HOA has facilitated nearly $300,000 worth of U.S. aid to the government of Djibouti, including hygiene kits, 95 hospital beds, PPE and hand sanitizer among other supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Neil Loaiza shows U.S. Navy Lt. Francis Kelly the potential training ranges along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 16, 2017. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, coordinate the joint use of the range with Loaiza who deconflicts with all branches and international partners using the training range. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, set up tents and targets to conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
The sun sets as U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
