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Expeditionary Medical Facility Health Fair
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The Expeditionary Medical Facility hosted a health fair for personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Mar. 25, 2018. Topics included heat injuries, dental care, blood pressure screening, exercise, weight loss, and stress management. Several departments put together static displays of base services available on the installation. (U.S. Navy photos by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)
Photo by: Lt. Desiree Woodman, Camp Lemonnier, , Djibouti
Expeditionary Medical Facility Health Fair
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The Expeditionary Medical Facility hosted a health fair for personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Mar. 25, 2018. Topics included heat injuries, dental care, blood pressure screening, exercise, weight loss, and stress management. Several departments put together static displays of base services available on the installation. (U.S. Navy photos by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)
Photo by: Lt. Desiree Woodman, Camp Lemonnier, , Djibouti
Expeditionary Medical Facility Health Fair
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The Expeditionary Medical Facility hosted a health fair for personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Mar. 25, 2018. Topics included heat injuries, dental care, blood pressure screening, exercise, weight loss, and stress management. Several departments put together static displays of base services available on the installation. (U.S. Navy photos by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)
Photo by: Lt. Desiree Woodman, Camp Lemonnier, , Djibouti
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180329-N-QR145-260 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, gets piped aboard during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
Photo by: MC1 Justin Stumberg
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180329-N-XT273-084 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, delivers remarks during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)
Photo by: MC1 Justin Stumberg
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180329-N-QR145-271 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney's (LCC 20) color guard team presents the colors during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
Photo by: MC1 Justin Stumberg
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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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg
Unified Focus 2018
Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
Photo by: Spc. Angelica Mendez, Douala, Cameroon
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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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg
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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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg
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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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg
VIP Visit to Cameroon Hospital
Peter Barlerin, United States Ambassador to Cameroon and Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf acting commanding general for U.S. Army Africa, visit Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon March 15 and pose for a photo with Cameroonian Military leaders. Barlerin and LeBoeuf later visit the Garoua Regional Hopital where the USARAF Medical Readiness Training Exercise Team assist with medical expertise. TF Darby serve members at CL Garoua, are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian Military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Practical Exercise
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg, Douala, Cameroon
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Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
Photo by: Pfc. Angelica Mendez
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TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Able Seaman 1st Class Emmanuel Owusu, left, during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold)
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Theron Godbold
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TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Sailors during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Theron Godbold
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TEMA, Ghana (March 23, 2018) A visit board search and seizure team from the Ghanaian special boat service attends training on boarding tactics during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 23, 2018. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Theron Godbold
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180321-N-XT273-053 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 21, 2018) Participating African forces and international partners attend the exercise Obangame Express 2018 opening ceremony in Libreville, Gabon, March 21, 2018. Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg)
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Stumberg
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Krystina Coffey
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, while conducting flight operations during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Krystina Coffey
Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Allen, chief of global health engagements branch, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018. The purpose of APF Senegal is to conduct multilateral, military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal
Senegalese Col. Boucar Sene, second in command of the Senegalese air force, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018 The APF program is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
U.S. Embassy Djibouti Women's Day Panel
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - In recognition of International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month, Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer Capt. Nancy S. Lacore was a guest panelist at the Women's Panel Event hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre, March 19, 2018. The panelist provided insight on their experiences, both personal and professional, in achieving their dreams and goals in their current occupational roles.
Photo by: Lt. Desiree Woodman
U.S. Embassy Djibouti Women's Day Panel
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - In recognition of International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month, Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer Capt. Nancy S. Lacore was a guest panelist at the Women's Panel Event hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre, March 19, 2018. The panelist provided insight on their experiences, both personal and professional, in achieving their dreams and goals in their current occupational roles.
Photo by: Lt. Desiree Woodman, Camp Lemonnier, , Djibouti
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Whitt teaches students bass guitar techniques at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band assists in building relationships through community engagement and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
Students perform music at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
Students listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band play a popular pop song at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
Airman 1st Class Sierra Bailey, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band is in Dakar to support African Partnership Flight Senegal, a military-to-military event focusing on improving professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
Staff Sgt. Denver Murphy, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The visit to school was just one of the many community outreach events done by the band, who are in Dakar to support African Partnership Flight Senegal, which is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
A student plays along with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band assists in building relationships through community engagement and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off
Senegalese Brig. Gen. Joseph Diop, Senegal air force Chief of Staff, speaks during the opening ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19, 2018. The purpose of APF Senegal is to conduct multilateral, military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier
African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off
Participants of African Partnership Flight Senegal pose for a photo after the opening ceremony of APF at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19, 2018. Ten nations are participating in this event, which will focus on casualty evacuation, aeromedical evacuation, as well as air and ground safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dieter Bareihs, U.S. Air Forces in Africa director of plans, programs and analyses, speaks during the opening ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19, 2018. The APF program is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Elijah Chevalier, Dakar, , Senegal
The Verdict is Out: Trials Advance Ebola Vaccine
Amy Shurtleff, Ph.D., works in a biosafety level 4 laboratory at U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Shurtleff is part of a team that evaluated the protective efficacy of Merck's EBOV vaccine, V920. (Image courtesy of U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases)
Photo by: , Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
The Verdict is Out: Trials Advance Ebola Vaccine
Amy Shurtleff, Ph.D., works in a biosafety level 4 laboratory at U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Shurtleff is part of a team that evaluated the protective efficacy of Merck's EBOV vaccine, V920. (Image courtesy of U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases)
Photo by: , Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee to deliver the 2018 U.S. Africa Command Posture Statement, March 13, 2018, Washington, D.C.
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Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ibrahim Shalangwa of Nigeria, Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of Malawi and Brig. Gen. Paul Dikita Ilunga of the Democratic Republic of Congo listen to a presentation during the U.S. AFRICOM hosted annual Africa Military Law Forum, Oberammergau in Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Victor Leonard
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Rwandan military prosecutor Lt. Col. Pacifique Kabanda (standing) describes the current challenges in supporting investigations, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Victor Leonard
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Col. (ret.) Benardus Klappe (standing in the background) of the Military Law and Law of War Society, delivers a presentation on investigations within the peace operations context, with a focus on protection of civilian mandates, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Victor Leonard
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Africa Military Law Forum Co-Chairwoman Lt. Col. Marguerite Meffand Loaw, (standing at podium in background) current president of the Cameroon Military Tribunal, describes terrorism prosecutions and the institutional safeguards which exist in Cameroon to insure a fair trial, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Victor Leonard
