U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

By U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Oct 02, 2017

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa