403rd Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Italian partners
12:28 PM1/29/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carmen Lozano, a medic with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assists two members of the Italian Carabinieri in a bleeding-control exercise during a Combat Lifesaver Course at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The 10-lesson Combat Lifesaver Course is designed specifically to teach non-medical service members lifesaving interventions, including hemorrhage control and airway management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)
403rd Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Italian partners
12:27 PM1/29/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Duan Erzell, a communication’s specialist with the 403rd Civil Affairs (CA) Battalion, participates in a tourniquet application demonstration as a simulated casualty during a Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. Proper tourniquet application is a primary focus of the CLS, a course medics from the 403rd CA Functional Specialty Team recently conducted for members of Base Militar Italiano de Supporte. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)
403rd Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Italian partners
12:27 PM1/29/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carmen Lozano, a medic with the 403rd Civil Affairs (CA) Battalion Functional Specialty Team (FXSP), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, leads a lesson on airway management for Italian military students at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Jan. 15, 2019. Airway management is a primary focus of the Combat Lifesaver Course, conducted for members of the Italian military and Carabinieri by medics from the 403rd CA FXSP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)
403rd Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Italian partners
12:18 PM1/29/2019
A team of medics with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conducted a Combat Lifesaver Course for a class of 16 members of the Italian Army, Navy, Air Force and Carabinieri (National Police) on Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Jan. 14-18.
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldiers from to Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the “ruckrun” portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the swim competition portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, compete in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. John Goldthorn, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, competes in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and German Army and Navy service members gather for an awards presentation for the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, accepter her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Pfc. Tristan Seaton, Bravo Company, 1-26 Infantry, 101st Airborne, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, competes in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Brunone, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, has his backpack weighed by German Navy Lt. Cmdr. Katharina Wrede, after a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. During the “ruckrun”, backpacks are required to weight at or more than 33 pounds. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jack Lamb, Bravo Company, 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to CJTF-HOA, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, poses for a photo during the marksmanship portion of the GAFB at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, displays her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
German Army Sgt. 1st Class Tobias Maul, information technology specialist and combat arms training instructor, assigned to Operation Atalanta, officiates the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, officiates the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)