Bastille Day, or French National Day, commemorates the unity of French people at the Fete de la Federation of 1790, a celebration in which French celebrated their unity during the Revolution. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s.
French Ambassador to Djibouti Christophe Guilhou, center, watches a C-160 Transall fly overhead at the Bastille Day Ceremony on the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. The C-160 flyover was accompanied by two French 2000-5 Mirages. Also commonly referred to as French National Day, Bastille Day is an annual celebration of French unity that began one year after the storming of the Bastille in 1789. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
French forces parade troops and military vehicles during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Armored vehicles, fire trucks and helicopters were on display and the event concluded with a C-160 Transall flyover.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William W. Wheeler, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa vice commander, left, watches a French military parade in commemoration of Bastille Day (also commonly referred to as French National Day) at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. The Honorable Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, as well as military members from Italy, Japan and others attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders from nine countries participate in the opening ceremony for the Eastern Accord 16 command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants and honorary guests attend the command post exercise opening ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders and Hussein Ali Mwyini, Minister of Defense and National Service, take a group photograph with the U.S. Eastern Accord 2016 participants at the Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Senior military leaders from the Tanzanian and U.S. militaries, alongside Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Tanzanian Minister of Defense and National Service, preside over the opening ceremony for exercise Eastern Accord 2016 at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend the Opening Ceremony to commence the command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Hussein Ali Mwyini, Minister of Defense and National Service, presents the Eastern Accord 2016 flag representing the commencement of the command post exercise the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend the command post exercise Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July 11, 2016 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and co-exercise director, welcomes participants to the Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise during the opening ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July, 11, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian Brig. Gen. Yohana Ocholla Mabongo, Eastern Accord 2016 exercise co-director, welcomes the participants to the Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise during the Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July, 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
Members of the Combined Joint Task-Force Horn of Africa provides logistical and trainer support to the annual Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
DJIBOUTI- U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class James Padden, Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight boat captain assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, drives a SeaArk Dauntless patrol boat while providing security for a U.S. asset on June 27, 2016, in Djibouti. The CRS-8 provides security for any U.S. ship coming into, staying and leaving the port. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DJIBOUTI– U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Graham, Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight aviation machinist mate assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, directs a truck into a loading dock to recover U.S. Navy SeaArk Dauntless patrol boats, June 29, 2016, in Djibouti. In coordination with the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, the patrols boats are safely collected from the pier and escorted back to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DJIBOUTI– U.S. Army Private 1st Class David Betz, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Division rifleman assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, secures the pier while the U.S. Navy SeaArk Dauntless patrol boats are removed from the water June 29, 2016, in Djibouti. The 1/124th Inf. Rgt., in coordination with the U.S. Navy, provides security for Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight during movement to and from the pier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DJIBOUTI- U.S. Navy sailors with Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provide security for a pier side U.S. asset on June 27, 2016, in Djibouti. CRS-8, out of Naval Station Newport, R.I., secures U.S. ships coming in and out of the port, and provides additional security during the ships’ in-port stay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti- U.S. Army Private 1st Class David Betz, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Division rifleman and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kurt Grell, Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight logistics specialist, both of whom are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provide security while U.S. Navy SeaArk Dauntless patrol boats are collected from a pier, June 29, 2016, in Djibouti. The 1/124th Inf. Rgt, in coordination with the CRS-8, regularly secures the pier area while collecting and dropping off U.S. Navy patrol boats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
U.S. Army, Navy protect assets in water and on land
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Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight, out of Naval Station Newport, R.I., assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, protects U.S. assets as they enter or leave Djibouti’s port.