State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:16 PM1/27/2017
Peter H. Vrooman, Chargé d'affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:15 PM1/27/2017
Guest speaker Dr. Paul Williams, author of “War and Conflict in Africa,” provides attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference with an overview of contemporary armed conflict in East Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:12 PM1/27/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:11 PM1/27/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag converse during the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:10 PM1/27/2017
Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
4:07 PM1/27/2017
U.S. Defense Attachés and country team personnel from eight East Africa nations joined military leaders from U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Jan. 24, for the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference. The two-day event was hosted by CJTF-HOA under the leadership of AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
3:27 PM1/27/2017
U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations joined military leaders from U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier Jan. 24, for the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference.
Brigadier General Phil Purcell is the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In this position, he supports the CJTF-HOA Commander to counter violent extremism in East Africa. General Purcell is also responsible for developing relations with senior military leaders in African partner nations and directing CJTF staff and subordinate commanders’ support to deployed personnel and units of all Services across the Horn of Africa.
Brigadier General Phil Purcell is the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In this position, he supports the CJTF-HOA Commander to counter violent extremism in East Africa. General Purcell is also responsible for developing relations with senior military leaders in African partner nations and directing CJTF staff and subordinate commanders’ support to deployed personnel and units of all Services across the Horn of Africa.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler administers the oath of enlistment to Petty Officer 1st Class James Pineda, flag writer for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. Pineda's desire to re-enlist while serving in a deployed environment exemplifies the sense of commitment demonstrated each year, by the thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who elect to turn their military service into a long-term career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn dines with deployed junior enlisted Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn engages with deployed Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. service members selected for exceptional mission support prepare to be recognized by Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit to Camp Lemonnier included meeting with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, engaging with enlisted Soldiers and junior Army officers over lunch and dinner, and recognizing numerous deployed service members for their outstanding mission contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn recognizes Air Force Staff Sgt. Alasdair Stretch for outstanding performance as a financial administration noncommissioned officer at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous deployed service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, deputy commanding general for U.S. Army Africa and commander of its Army Reserve engagement cell visited Camp Lemonnier Jan. 16, 2017, to meet with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and to thank them for their contributions to the mission of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, meets with Army Reserve members of the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to discuss the specific challenges and objectives associated with their deployment to the Horn of Africa.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, takes a question at a “town hall” style meeting during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to present an overview of the Army’s mission in Africa and drive home the ‘Total Army’ concept.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander checks into the galley to dine with Army Reserve members during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to discuss the Army’s overall mission objective on the continent of Africa.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, introduces Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, to Air Force Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell, incoming CJTF-HOA deputy commanding general during an office call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with the CJTF-HOA senior leaders to discuss capabilities of the Army, and how the Army Reserve can better support future mission of CJTF-HOA.