AFRICOM legal engagement brings attention to gender based violence
4:05 PM3/9/2016
Legal Counsel to the Commander, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Col. Donald Riley delivers comments at AFRICOM’s Fourth Africa Accountability Colloquium (ACIV) on “Responding to Gender Based Violence During Peace Operations.” Nearly 40 military legal professional and commanders from 20 African countries have come together in an effort to lay the foundation for responding to sexual violence allegations that occur during peacekeeping operations. The annual event is once again being hosted by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) in Sanremo, Italy, Mar. 1-3, 2016. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
U.S., Djiboutian Communications Experts Learn More About Africa Data Sharing Network
11:04 AM2/26/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nehemias Bailon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) help desk lead, demonstrates how to level the pedestal of an ADSN terminal Feb. 18, 2016, in Djibouti. The ADSN is a means for African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries to communicate and share information with the U.S. and amongst each other. Members of CJTF-HOA taught Djiboutian Armed Forces members how to install and operate a terminal, and how to access the ADSN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (2) of (2)
4:45 PM2/18/2016
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, listen for the order to pull while securing equipment to a pallet Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The East Africa Response Force serves as a part of U.S. Africa Command’s crisis response capability, and is tasked with responding to emergency situations at U.S. Embassies in the East African region or in countries around the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (2) of (5)
4:10 PM1/7/2016
A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force receives fuel from a U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, August 13, in Spain. A total of five Spanish pilots and their aircraft had the opportunity to practice their air-to-air refueling skills with the Marines from SPMAGTF-CR-AF. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (1) of (5)
4:09 PM1/7/2016
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fly an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, near Morón Air Base, Spain. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
U.S. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa image
3:08 PM1/4/2016
Sgt. Maj. Ibrahim Yabeh, Djibouti Armed Forces senior enlisted leader, speaks with other SELs Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Visits like this are intended to develop U.S. and other countries’ military leaders by facilitating professional growth and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/RELEASED)
US, UK Build West African Partners’ Maritime Security Capabilities
10:52 AM11/27/2015
U.S. Marines and sailors and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos recently completed partner-nation training in multiple countries in Africa during Africa Partnership Station.
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, right, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 27, 2015. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa photo/Released)
Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (1) of (4)
4:07 PM11/19/2015
While the U.S. military played a supporting role through Operation United Assistance, our presence helped provide the confidence for the international community and the affected countries to respond and battle this deadly virus.
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (1) of (3)
1:42 PM11/10/2015
Military and civilian officials from more than nine countries gathered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to attend the East Africa Public Information Officer Conference, Nov. 3-6, 2015.
Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa.
Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia hears an explanation from U.S. Army Maj. Kristopher Erickson, Somalia desk lead for the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The FAC personnel are separated into country desks composed of subject matter experts and foreign liaison officers who are responsible for streamlining the planning and coordination of projects in their respective countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed/Released)
Female Officers from African Partner Nations Visit U.S. (1) of (4)
3:02 PM9/28/2015
Col. Tamatha A. Patterson, commander, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, right, gives a command brief to a delegation of military women from nine African countries during a visit to the Army Women’s Museum Sept. 21. The group was part of the Women’s Communications Forum, which is a military-to-military engagement through U.S. Africa Command that sent 11 foreign communications officers and senior NCOs to the United States. The forums support’s the command’s mission to build the military capacity of partner nations in Africa while also supporting the president’s National Action Plan on Women’s Peace and Security. (Photo by Amy Perry, Fort Lee Public Affairs)
Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (6) of (6)
11:39 AM9/1/2015
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Brown, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training public affairs mentor, left, and Edward Wilson, ACOTA instructor, right, act as media during a mock press conference at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, and the public affairs mentors questioned AMISOM PA representatives to prepare them for the significant media presence in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (5) of (6)
11:39 AM9/1/2015
Kenyan Defense Force Col. Shadrack Othieno, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs the media during a mock press conference at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, the public affairs training is to prepare PA teams for the significant media presence in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (4) of (6)
11:38 AM9/1/2015
Joyce Craig, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course instructor, right, works with a Uganda People’s Defense Force officer on how to plan Civil military cooperation activities at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, and part of that training included organizing civil military operations to build support and confidence among the Somali people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (3) of (6)
11:38 AM9/1/2015
Kenyan Defense Force Maj. David Nzuve, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs command staff officers during a culmination exercise at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters as a part of the command staff there, and as staff members the officers were asked to prepare daily briefings regarding the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (2) of (6)
11:38 AM9/1/2015
Kenyan Defense Force Maj. Balata Kotea, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, updates a map of Somalia with the latest AMISOM and Al-Shabaab troop movements at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. Kenya is one of the AU countries contributing to the forces in Somalia battling Al-Shabaab and the ACOTA course helps familiarize the attending officers with the military decision making process, so they can better advise and prepare solutions to the problems they might face in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)