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Civil Affairs Soldiers aid Animal Health

2:56 PM12/28/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Kika Straub, civil affairs veterinary field officer, and U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Dearcy, civil affairs medical specialist, examine a young goat in a village near Tadjourah, Djibouti, Dec. 15, 2016. U.S. Army Civil Affairs teams identify critical requirements needed by local citizens while fostering and maintaining dialogue with civilian aid agencies and assistance organizations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
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Civil Affairs Soldiers aid Animal Health

2:56 PM12/28/2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Williams, civil affairs, and Matt Hahn, International Development and Relief Board (IDRB,) explain a scene to the cast of “Ahmed the Herder” before beginning a video shoot in a village near Tadjourah, Djibouti, Dec. 15, 2016. “Ahmed the Herder” is a video series that teaches best practices in animal care, and is facilitated by U.S. Army Civil Affairs personnel for the IDRB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
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Civil Affairs Soldiers aid Animal Health

2:56 PM12/28/2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Williams, civil affairs, and Matt Hahn, International Development and Relief Board (IDRB,) explain a scene to the cast of “Ahmed the Herder” before the video shoot in a village near Tadjourah, Djibouti, Dec. 15, 2016. “Ahmed the Herder” is a video series that teaches best practices in animal health care, and is facilitated by U.S. Army civil affairs personnel for the IDRB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

4:17 PM12/26/2016
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA- U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, and U.S. Ambassador Stephen Schwartz, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, meet over lunch to discuss the current political and economic environment in Somalia Dec. 19, 2016. Such meetings improve the capability of U.S. and partner nations to create favorable conditions for the expansion of stable governance and economic development in Somalia.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

4:16 PM12/26/2016
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA- Burundi military personnel demonstrate skills learned during a first response medical course facilitated by the United Nations in Somalia, Dec. 19, 2016. The U. N. course curriculum is intended to standardize medical support techniques during peacekeeping operations and political missions in the field.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

4:15 PM12/26/2016
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA- British Air Commodore William “Jamie” Kendall, United Nations Somalia (UNSOM) senior military advisor, discusses the current status of Somalia with U.S. Army Col. Kyle Reed, Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu director, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, and U.S. Army Col. Jason Musteen, CJTF-HOA military assistant to the command group, in Mogadishu, Somalia Dec. 19, 2016. These meetings help to coordinate CJTF-HOA, United Nations, European Union, African Union Mission in Somalia and other international partner’s efforts to stabilize Somalia and the surrounding regions.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

4:14 PM12/26/2016
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA- Italian Army Brig. Gen. Maurizio Morena, European Union Training Mission Somalia commander, discusses the current status of Somalia with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, in Mogadishu, Somalia Dec. 19, 2016. These meetings help to coordinate CJTF-HOA, European Union, United Nations, African Union Mission in Somalia and other international partner’s efforts to stabilize Somalia and the surrounding regions.
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5th MEB Commander visits CJTF-HOA

5:42 PM12/22/2016
5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Combined Task Force 51 Commander, Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, and Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, 5th MEB and CTF-51 command sergeant major, meet with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Deputy Commander, Rear Adm. William Wheeler and CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Geoffrey Steffee during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Dec. 20, 2016. In addition to meeting with CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier leadership, Donovan observed joint training at the Djibouti Range Complex in Arta, and met with Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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5th MEB Commander visits CJTF-HOA

3:29 PM12/22/2016
5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Combined Task Force 51 Commander, Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, and Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, 5th MEB and CTF-51 command sergeant major, meet with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Deputy Commander, Rear Adm. William Wheeler and CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Geoffrey Steffee during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Dec. 20, 2016. In addition to meeting with CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier leadership, Donovan observed joint training at the Djibouti Range Complex in Arta, and met with Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:17 PM12/19/2016
Eleven teams from six different countries gathered at the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016, for a friendly soccer tournament supporting the Kick for Nick Foundation.
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group members receive visit from CJTF-HOA Deputy Commander

10:47 AM12/19/2016
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 16, 2016) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, right, discusses landing craft air cushion operations with Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler III during a tour of the amphibious assault ship’s well deck. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group members receive visit from CJTF-HOA Deputy Commander

10:45 AM12/19/2016
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 16, 2016) Left to right, Commander, Amphibious Squadron Five Capt. Michael Crary, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer Col. Clay Tipton, Defense Attaché at U.S. Embassy Djibouti Capt. John Tully, Chief of Djiboutian Navy Col. Abdourahman Cher, USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Mr. Tom Kelly, and Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler III meet on Makin Island’s underway quarterdeck before touring the amphibious assault ship. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group members receive visit from CJTF-HOA Deputy Commander

10:44 AM12/19/2016
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 16, 2016) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Senior Medical Officer, Cmdr. Karlwin Matthews, right, speaks with Chief of Djiboutian Navy Col. Abdourahman Cher, left, Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler, Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly in the ship’s medical triage. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group members receive visit from CJTF-HOA Deputy Commander

10:32 AM12/19/2016
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 16, 2016) Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler, Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, greets USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Sailor of the Year, Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Odea, from Lansing, Mich., during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group members receive visit from CJTF-HOA Deputy Commander

10:19 AM12/19/2016
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 16, 2016) Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler, Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, meets Sailors on the Makin Island’s underway quarterdeck during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:44 PM12/17/2016
A soccer team comprised of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from Charlie Company of the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion pause for a photo with U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Tom Kelly during a tournament at the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016. The event brought together eleven different teams from six countries for friendly competition in support of the Kick for Nick Foundation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:44 PM12/17/2016
Soccer players representing military units from Italy, Japan and the U.S. are joined by U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Tom Kelly during a tournament at the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016. The event brought together eleven different teams from six countries for friendly competition in support of the Kick for Nick Foundation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:43 PM12/17/2016
Soccer players representing military units from the U.S. and Japan face off on the field during a friendly soccer tournament supporting the Kick for Nick Foundation at the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016. The event brought together eleven different teams from six countries for friendly competition in support of the Kick for Nick Foundation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:43 PM12/17/2016
Children attending a soccer tournament at the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016 are presented soccer balls on behalf of the Kick for Nick Foundation. The non-profit foundation was established in 2006 by the family of Pfc. Nicholas Madaras, an avid soccer player and youth coach who was killed while serving in Iraq. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Kicking it for a cause

6:43 PM12/17/2016
Flags from six different countries adorn the grounds of the French school Kessel in downtown Djibouti Dec. 9, 2016. Each flag represented the nationality of the soccer players whose teams gathered there for a friendly soccer tournament supporting the Kick for Nick Foundation. The non-profit foundation was established in 2006 by the family of Pfc. Nicholas Madaras, an avid soccer player and youth coach who was killed while serving in Iraq. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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