Robot Becomes “Eyes” and “Hands” of Service Members

Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a computer to monitor what the 510 Packbot is searching. The robot searches for, and dispose of, explosive weapons.

By Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct 20, 2015

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Oct. 3, 2025.

AFRICOM Support Leads to Cocaine Seizure

U.S. Africa Command support to the French Navy led to the seizure of almost 10 tons of cocaine on Sept. 22. 2025.

Lapse In Appropriations

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Oct. 3, 2025.

AFRICOM Support Leads to Cocaine Seizure

U.S. Africa Command support to the French Navy led to the seizure of almost 10 tons of cocaine on Sept. 22. 2025.

Lapse In Appropriations

United States Africa Command

Robot Becomes “Eyes” and “Hands” of Service Members

Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a computer to monitor what the 510 Packbot is searching. The robot searches for, and dispose of, explosive weapons.