U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
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.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
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.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
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.
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, prepares her medical supply kit for the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted trianing on care under fire amd tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The weeklong course instructed and certified nearly 15 joint-service members on how to prpare medics provide care and prepare casualties for evacuation in the absence of combat duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, trains on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The weeklong course instructed and certified nearly 15 joint-service members on how to provide care and prepare casualties for evacuation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi
1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:47 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)