Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces attend an Equal Opportunity brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The four highest ranking of their enlisted force travelled over 1,300 miles in hopes of building a relationship with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa personnel, but more importantly doing everything in their power to work toward a secure and stable East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Senior enlisted leaders from the Kenya Defence Forces attend an Equal Opportunity brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during an SEL engagement Feb. 11, 2016. The briefings focused on operations and how Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa personnel accomplish the mission successfully, including equality and troop welfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Harper Smith, 2-124 Foxtrot Company first sergeant (right), discusses the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s motor pool capabilities with Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Along with providing important information and gaining insight into the younger members’ mindset, they spent an afternoon with their CJTF-HOA equivalent to see first-hand how each U.S. SEL led the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Harper Smith, 2-124 Foxtrot Company first sergeant (right), discusses the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s motor pool capabilities with Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Along with providing important information and gaining insight into the younger members’ mindset, they spent an afternoon with their CJTF-HOA equivalent to see first-hand how each U.S. SEL led the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Bruha, 2-124 Bravo Company acting first sergeant, demonstrates the U.S. Army’s method for clearing and securing a weapon for Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The four KDF SELs consisted of Muthoka and the ranking enlisted member of their army, air force and navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Bruha, 2-124 Bravo Company acting first sergeant, explains the benefits of an advanced combat optical gunsight for Kenya Army Warrant Officer James Omollo, Kenya Army sergeant major, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The partnerships built and strengthened between the leaders is vital for ensuring mission success – for AMISOM, the current situation in Somalia, neutralizing Al-Shabaab and stabilizing the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Kenya Air Force Warrant Officer Dennis Talengo, Kenya Air Force sergeant major, speaks with Maj. Anthony Alexander, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Maurice Bedard, 82nd ERQS superintendent, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The partnerships built and strengthened between the leaders is vital for ensuring mission success – for AMISOM, the current situation in Somalia, neutralizing Al-Shabaab, and stabilizing the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Kenya Air Force Warrant Officer Dennis Talengo, Kenya Air Force sergeant major, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Maurice Bedard, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron superintendent, Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The visit included several briefings, one-on-one SEL engagements, a base tour, and a town hall meeting with junior enlisted service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, speaks with sergeants major from the Kenya Defence Forces Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The visit included several briefings, one-on-one SEL engagements, a base tour, and a town hall meeting with junior enlisted service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks with sergeants major from the Kenya Defence Forces Feb. 10, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kenya is one of the five troop contributing countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and is the second largest of the three countries bordering Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Top enlisted KDF visit, strengthen bond with CJTF-HOA partners
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Senior enlisted leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the Kenya Defence Forces met at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to exchange ideas and share procedures Feb. 10-12.
Col. Mitch Meyers, Preventive Medicine Officer, gives a class on the proper techniques for brushing, flossing and rinsing during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP, funded by U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, spent two days providing dental care and education to the Ali Sabieh residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, rinses a tool during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Hays saw more than 45 patients and removed 38 teeth in just over seven hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Members of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion begin prep work on a mobile dental station in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The 403rd CA BN, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, worked alongside Djibouti Ministry of Health personnel to provide dental care to villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
A Djiboutian boy is comforted by his father after having a tooth removed during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, work on extracting a tooth during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Members of the Djibouti Ministry of Health and the 403 CA BN removed more than 50 infected teeth during two days of dental assistance to the local villagers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
A Djiboutian woman awaits care during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is currently deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, takes a moment to rest during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. Hays saw more than 45 patients and removed 38 teeth in seven hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Capt. Bryan Hays, 403rd Civil Affair Battalion Dental Cell Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Nakisha Susberry, 403rd CA BN Dental Cell NCO in charge, begin their examination of a patient during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The dental civic affairs program part of U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian civil assistance program, which aims to provide emergency dental procedures as well as basic extractions and dental education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
A Djiboutian boy is comforted by his father after having a tooth removed during a dental civic action program mission in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2016. The DENTCAP was conducted by the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel R. DeCook)