U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers to supplement a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen prepare to ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members to showcase combat rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Dunn, 82nd Expeditionary Squadron survival evasion resistance and escape specialist, right, narrates a combat rescue demonstration to Kenyan Defense Forces officers near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members shared combat training rescue knowledge during a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
A CV-22 Osprey, attached to the 82nd Expeditionary Squadron, flies over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conducted a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers, after learning about USAF combat rescue training during a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Kenyan Defense Forces officers take photos of a CV-22 Osprey during a personnel recovery demonstration near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members to showcase combat rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
82nd ERQS demonstrates USAF combat rescue tactics with Kenya Defense Forces
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers to supplement a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. During the weeklong course, CJTF-HOA shared combat training rescue knowledge, public realtions, and basic survival evasion resistance and escape skills.
Members of the military justice system attend training at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda, Aug. 10-12, 2015. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, including collecting evidence and procedures for bringing cases to trial in the military. (Courtesy photo)
A speaker gives a presentation at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, and was held Aug. 10-12, 2015. (Courtesy photo)
Members of the military justice system attend training at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda, Aug. 10-12, 2015. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, including collecting evidence and procedures for bringing cases to trial in the military. (Courtesy photo)
CJTF-HOA works to prevent, combat sexual violence in East Africa
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The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility hosted training on addressing sexual violence within the military justice system recently in Kampala, Uganda.
Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Amina Ahmed Farah, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Capt. Roland Powers and U.S. Air National Guard Col. Mike Cooper, discuss priorities in medical training at Ramstein AB, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. The goal of this symposium was for African partners to possess greater medical support capacity and the ability to sustain medical readiness through African institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)
Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Col Achamyelesh Debela, African Union medical planner, center, answers questions during the African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium recently held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The goal of the APF is for African partners to possess greater medical support capacity and the ability to sustain medical readiness through African institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)
African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium attendees learn tactical casualty combat care procedures during a demonstration at Ramstein AB, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. This event focused on strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with leading nations in Africa to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)
African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium attendees watch a field care condition demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. This event focused on strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with leading nations in Africa to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)
150822-N-DJ346-001 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) French and U.S. service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
150823-N-DJ346-011 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French Army crew members load Puma helicopter for transport. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
150823-N-DJ346-008 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French Army crew member makes wheel adjustments. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
150823-N-DJ346-019 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) SSgt. Eric Hachey, an 816 Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Loadmaster, secures final cargo before flight. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
150823-N-DJ346-014 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) General Mon Tocchio, Commanding Officer, French Forces Djibouti and U.S. Navy Captain Matthew O'Keefe, Commanding Officer, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, discuss loading operations. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)