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12:43 PM9/22/2016
A Rwanda Defense Force noncommissioned officer takes notes during the patrolling portion of a NCO leadership course Sept. 9, 2016, at the Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. Members of 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry regiment, who are deployed from the Army National Guard to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, observed the NCO course to provide advice and critiques to improve the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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12:42 PM9/22/2016
A Rwanda Defense Force captain and U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jason Krenta, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, review and make changes to a map in preparation for practical land navigation training Sept. 8, 2016, at the Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. Krenta, deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa from the Florida Army National Guard, was part of a two-man team to observe and provide advice during a Rwandan NCO leadership course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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Developing the force: U.S. Army Soldiers train, mentor Rwandan NCOs

12:39 PM9/22/2016
U.S. Army Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently conducted a 10-day NCO Leadership Training course observation with the Rwandan Defense Force at the Rwandan Military Academy, Rwanda, Sept. 9, 2016.
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Eye in the sky: Task Force Hurricane teaches Kenya Defense Forces how to fly

1:57 PM9/20/2016
Members of Task Force Hurricane, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, are conducting unmanned aerial vehicle training with members of the Kenya Defense Forces Sept. 8-24, 2016, at a training center in Kenya.
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1:23 PM9/19/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Mike Smith, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa Military Coordination Cell logistics representative, guides a forklift to pick up crates of tires in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 12, 2016. Both African Union Mission in Somalia members and U.S. forces worked together to get all supplies stored in containers for use in dry locations, as weathering and rain can damage supplies exposed to the elements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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1:23 PM9/19/2016
Soldiers from the Burundi National Defense Force verify a power generator’s serial number in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 12, 2016. Both Burundi and U.S. forces verified the product serial numbers to verify that items shipped from the U.S. overseas to Somalia were specifically what was requested, and that inventory management was maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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1:23 PM9/19/2016
Burundi National Defense Force Cpl. Emmanuel, African Union Mission in Somalia Burundi contingent, uses a forklift to load a power generator onto a truck in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 12, 2016. Burundi forces received more than 10 power generators, tires and spare parts for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to remedy the wear and tear on vehicle parts caused by rough and uneven terrain. The MRAP vehicles are vital to keeping AMISOM forces safe from roadside bombs planted by al-Shabaab throughout Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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1:22 PM9/19/2016
U.S. Army Capt. Mike Smith, left, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Military Coordination Cell logistics representative, reviews an item list with Capt. Ndikumana, center right, Burundi National Defense Force African Union Mission in Somalia Burundi contingent team leader, in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 12, 2016. Burundi forces received more than 10 power generators, tires and spare parts for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to remedy the wear and tear on vehicle parts caused by rough and uneven terrain. The MRAP vehicles are vital to keeping AMISOM forces safe from roadside bombs planted by al-Shabaab throughout Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Special Delivery: U.S. forces provide tools for AMISOM mission

1:05 PM9/19/2016
American forces recently delivered supplies to African Union Mission in Somalia partners in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 13, 2016, to help keep them equipped and ready to fight al-Shabaab. The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa J3 Military Coordination Cell facilitated the logistics to receive a large cargo delivery to be distributed from the U.S. to AMISOM troop contributing countries.
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12:38 PM9/14/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Mosier 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion physician, shares effective medical practices with African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali combat medics about methods of providing casualty care under hostile fire during the AMISOM Sector Medical Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 6, 2016. During the conference, medics practiced triage, a method of prioritizing care among multiple casualties to save the most lives, applying multiple tourniquets in a mass casualty exercise and maintaining effective communication in a crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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12:38 PM9/14/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Mosier, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion physician, shares best practices with African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali combat medics about methods of providing casualty care under hostile fire during the AMISOM Sector Medical Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 6, 2016. During the conference, medics practiced triage (a method of prioritizing care among multiple casualties to save the most lives), applying multiple tourniquets in a mass casualty exercise, and maintaining effective communication in a crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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12:38 PM9/14/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Mosier, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion physician, center, shares medical practices with African Union Mission in Somalia medics during a mass casualty exercise, in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 6, 2016. During the exercise, AMISOM and Somali medics worked as teams to treat life-threatening injuries such as severe blood loss and bullet wounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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12:38 PM9/14/2016
An African Union Mission in Somalia medic secures a tourniquet to a mock casualty to stop severe blood loss during a mass casualty exercise in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 6, 2016. During the exercise, AMISOM and Somali medics worked as teams to treat life-threatening injuries such as bullet wounds, and prioritize medical resources among multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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AMISOM, Somali medics perfect lifesaving skills

12:07 PM9/14/2016
African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali combat medics participated in the AMISOM Sector Medical Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sept. 5-7, 2016, to exchange best medical practices in combat and casualty medicine with physicians from the U.S. and United Kingdom.
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3:49 PM9/13/2016
U.S. Marine Corps General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of Africa Command, poses with members of the New York City Police Department, deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony was organized and conducted by Fiscal Year 2017 Chief Petty Officer selectees from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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CJTF-HOA commander honors 9/11 victims during speech

7:09 PM9/11/2016
Editors note: This article contains the speech Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general gave during a 9/11 remembrance.
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7:03 PM9/11/2016
A color guard composed of U.S. Navy chief petty officer selectees presents the U.S. and Navy flags during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony was organized and conducted by Fiscal Year 2017 Chief Petty Officer selectees from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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7:03 PM9/11/2016
U.S. Navy Master at Arms 1st Class Luis Diaz gives remarks during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Diaz served on the New York City Police Department during the attacks on 9/11. The ceremony was organized and conducted by Fiscal Year 2017 Chief Petty Officer selectees from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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7:03 PM9/11/2016
Chief Gunner’s Mate (Sel) Brian Ediger plays taps at the conclusion of a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Taps in the military represents the end of a workday or time to rest. For the ceremony, it signaled the final rest for those who lost their lives during 9/11. The ceremony was organized and conducted by Fiscal Year 2017 Chief Petty Officer selectees from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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7:02 PM9/11/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Eric Torrado receives a U.S. Flag from Chief Boatswain’s Mate (Sel) Kevin Nolan during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Torrado intends to take the flag back to the New York City Police Department, where he is employed, and put it on display at One Police Plaza, the department’s headquarters. The ceremony was organized and conducted by Fiscal Year 2017 Chief Petty Officer selectees from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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