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USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium
More than 50 representatives from 13 countries attended the first-ever U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Partnership Flight Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 16, 2018. The symposium was created as a forum to share best practices and enhance cooperation between allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman, Ramstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa suits up during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa verifies documents from a notional evacuee during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa inspect a suspicious object during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa controls a bomb disposal robot during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa conduct a search during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa inspect suspicious luggage during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
A bomb disposal robot inspects a suspicious object during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa processes a notional evacuee during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa verifies documents from a notional evacuee during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino, Sigonella, Italy
USS Ross Conducts Live-Fire Exercises with the Royal Moroccan Navy
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) clean the ship during a fresh-water wash down Jan. 10, 2018. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kyle Steckler/Released)
Photo by: Ensign Nicholas L. McGrath
USS Ross Visits Agadir, Morocco
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) clean the ship during a fresh-water wash down Jan. 10, 2018. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kyle Steckler/Released)
Photo by: Ensign Nicholas L. McGrath
Task Force Darby aids boys in Cameroon
Fourteen service members assisted the Task Force Darby Civil Affairs Team with delivering food, soccer nets and soccer balls to the Saare Jabbama youth rehabilitation center, Dec. 23, Garoua, Cameroon. TF Darby soldiers are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Task Force Darby aids boys in Cameroon
Spc. Ryan Worwood of Task Force Darby and 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, plays soccer with the boys of the Saare Jabbama youth rehabilitation center, Dec. 23, Garoua, Cameroon. Fourteen service members assisted the TF Darby Civil Affairs Team with delivering food, soccer nets and soccer balls. TF Darby soldiers are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Task Force Darby aids boys in Cameroon
Fourteen service members assisted the Task Force Darby Civil Affairs Team with delivering food, soccer nets and soccer balls to the Saare Jabbama youth rehabilitation center, Dec. 23, Garoua, Cameroon. TF Darby soldiers are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Task Force Darby aids boys in Cameroon
Sgt. Adrian Cordova, Task Force Darby mail clerk, and a young boy of the Saare Jabbama youth rehabilitation center for boys carry food donated by American soldiers and civilians, Dec. 23, Garoua, Cameroon. Fourteen service members assisted the TF Darby Civil Affairs Team with delivering food, soccer nets and soccer balls. TF Darby soldiers are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Task Force Darby aids boys in Cameroon
Spc. Ryan Worwood of Task Force Darby and 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, plays soccer with the boys of the Saare Jabbama youth rehabilitation center, Dec. 23, Garoua, Cameroon. Fourteen service members assisted the TF Darby Civil Affairs Team with delivering food, soccer nets and soccer balls. TF Darby soldiers are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Liberian Ministry of Defense Dedicates English Language Center
Capt. Milton Kwayon of the Armed Forces of Liberia presents the Basic American Language Curriculum to members of the Economic Community of West African States Advisory Team Jan. 8, 2018 during the dedication of the new Liberian Armed Forces English Language Center.
Photo by: Courtesy of Office of Security Cooperation, Monrovia, Liberia
Liberian Ministry of Defense Dedicates English Language Center
Maj. Michael Miller, Office of Security Cooperation Chief, U.S. Embassy Monrovia, gives welcome remarks during the dedication ceremony of the Armed Forces of Liberia English Language Center Jan 8, 2018.
Photo by: Courtesy of Office of Security Cooperation, Monrovia, Liberia
Liberian Ministry of Defense Dedicates English Language Center
Liberian Deputy Minister of National Defense for Operations, Honorable St. Jerome Larblee, and Liberian Col. Davison Forleh, Commander, 23rd Infantry Brigade, cut the ribbon Jan. 8, 2018 formally opening the Armed Forces of Liberia’s English Language Center.
Photo by: Courtesy of Office of Security Cooperation, Monrovia, Liberia
PAMBALA forges new friendships, provides hope for future
PAMBALA 2017, which took place Dec. 4-15, 2017, in the Republic of Angola, was a two-phase combined medical engagement and marked the first time the U.S. was invited to participate in the exercise, through a trilateral agreement between the Angolan Armed Forces, Serbian Armed Forces and Ohio National Guard. The first-of-its-kind engagement provided mutually beneficial training and experience to Angola, Serbia and the ONG and helped to forge some lasting friendships. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn, Bengo Province, Angola
PAMBALA forges new friendships, provides hope for future
PAMBALA 2017, which took place Dec. 4-15, 2017, in the Republic of Angola, was a two-phase combined medical engagement and marked the first time the U.S. was invited to participate in the exercise, through a trilateral agreement between the Angolan Armed Forces, Serbian Armed Forces and Ohio National Guard. The first-of-its-kind engagement provided mutually beneficial training and experience to Angola, Serbia and the ONG and helped to forge some lasting friendships. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn, Bengo Province, Angola
PAMBALA forges new friendships, provides hope for future
PAMBALA 2017, which took place Dec. 4-15, 2017, in the Republic of Angola, was a two-phase combined medical engagement and marked the first time the U.S. was invited to participate in the exercise, through a trilateral agreement between the Angolan Armed Forces, Serbian Armed Forces and Ohio National Guard. The first-of-its-kind engagement provided mutually beneficial training and experience to Angola, Serbia and the ONG and helped to forge some lasting friendships. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn, Bengo Province, Angola
Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officer course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare and present a press conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia
An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
CJTF-HOA changes the guard, welcomes Task Force Bayonet
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment render salutes during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2017. During the ceremony, the 1-153rd transferred mission authority to the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment. During their rotation as Task Force Warrior, the 1-153rd IN Soldiers provided security force assistance and force protection for U.S. interests and partner nations at Camp Lemonnier and in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
U.S. Marine Cpl. Payton Martin of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit helps Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observe the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. FAD participation in the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course denotes the important occasion of an African military taking part in this curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move the covers from tents from the old base to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron to work together to tear down tents from the old base to move to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron takes apart rope tying down tents at the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron take down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Master Sgt. Christopher Moffett, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron flight superintendent, takes down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron and Soldiers from the 411th Military Police Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st Platoon, take down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017,at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Major Carsten Stahr (left), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron director of operations, takes down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires tents to function as temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move generators from their old base to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Independent power sources are required to operate in such a remote location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron work on electric equipment connected to cold storage units at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” All the electrical equipment at Air Base 201 must be able to function in hot weather and frequent dust storms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move barrels of gas from their old camp site to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” The fuel is used to power generators, in turn powering cold storage units, HVAC and general electric requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron works on electric equipment connected to cold storage units at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” All the electrical equipment at Air Base 201 must be able to function in hot weather and frequent dust storms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron take down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Joshua Dewberry, Agadez, Niger
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
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)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond
