Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Frank Stokes, AFRICOM Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs (J5) delivers opening comments. Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Maureen Shauket, AFRICOM Senior Development Advisor, engages with USAID counterparts. Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Vechery, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations (left) and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader, answer questions from USAID personnel. Thirty-seven USAID "mission civil-military coordinators" representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Participants observe the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Capt. Mark Starchman, U.S. Army Africa operational law attorney, instructs a class on the law of armed conflict during the academics portion of Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, participates in an interview with Cameroonian media following the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Members of the Unified Focus 2018 training audience participate in a practical exercise following morning academics covering Transition to Civilian Security, Vigilance Groups and Violent Extremist Organizations in Douala, Cameroon, March 13, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Col. Marvin Emerson, U.S. Army Africa deputy command surgeon, recognizes Senegalese Col. Abdou Rajack Ndiaye, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance and coordination during MEDRETE 18-1, at Hopital Principal De Dakar, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
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U.S. Army and Senegalese medical personnel provide lifesaving care, during MEDRETE 18-1, for a high-risk newborn at the Hospital De Militaire Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2018. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa., and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Africa begins first MEDRETE for 2018: American, Senegalese medical professionals treat patients, hone skills
12:46 PM3/1/2018
U.S. Army and Senegalese medical personnel deliver a high-risk newborn via cesearean section, during MEDRETE 18-1, at the Hospital De Militaire Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2018. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
180131-N-JI086-114 VICTORIA, Seychelles (Jan. 31, 2018) Sailors from participating countries pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Jan. 31 in Victoria, Seychelles. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Western Indian Ocean nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)
VICTORIA, Seychelles (Jan. 31, 2018) Sailors from participating countries pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Jan. 31 in Victoria, Seychelles. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Western Indian Ocean nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)