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)
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)
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)
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)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:36 AM10/2/2017
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)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
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)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, lubes the nasopharyngeal airway during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, prepares her medical supply kit for the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Navy Builder First Class Earl Doan, Camp Lemonnier facility manager specialist, simulates a patient with head trauma and symptoms of shock during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted training on care under fire and tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Josue Mendez inserts a needle catheter to relieve tension pneumothorax on a practice model during a combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The procedure is used by medical professionals and combat lifesavers to mitigate the positive pressure in the thoracic cavity that can cause a lung to collapse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, instructs U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Faucette, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa transportation motor pool, on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)