Airmen from the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron used a C-130J Super Hercules to deliver a Humvee and other equipment from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to a forward operating location. The force protection assets were delivered to members of Charlie Co. 2-214, Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, which is a response force for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's area of responsibility.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller watches an aircraft recovery while speaking with U.S. Air Force Maj. Shane Molosky, 33rd Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller visited Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier to understand the many types of operations the United States supports in Djibouti and throughout East Africa.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller greets soldiers from Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment assigned to Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller met with service members from Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier during her tour of Djibouti. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Otis Yeatts, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron commander, shows Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller, a view from one of the perimeter posts at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller toured Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier as part of her orientation to the U.S. presence in Africa. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller travels to Djibouti
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller, travelled to Djibouti to visit Camp Lemonnier and Chebelley Airfield to meet with various counterparts to discuss international security issues and international anti-piracy efforts.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is greeted by Amb. Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commander, upon arrival at Camp Lemonnier, Nov.12, 2015. James met with the ambassador, senior leaders from Camp Lemonnier and CJTF-HOA as well as Airmen working at Chebelley Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to a group of Airmen at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov.12, 2015. During her visit, James spoke at an all-call where she answered Airmen's questions and provided updates about current issues around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, met with military members during her tour of the country, Nov. 12, 2015. She took time to speak to Airmen individually and learn what they do and how they support the East African fight against terrorism.