People of Dikhil traveled by foot and car to attend
People of Dikhil traveled by foot and car to attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by... More
Members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion
Members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad, in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The te... More
Issa tribesmen members perform a cultural dance during
Issa tribesmen members perform a cultural dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Issa is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force p... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, 404th Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion specialist and medic, shakes a Salt Water Rest Stop village elder’s hand upon departing near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Members of the ... More
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service member highlights a Medal of Honor recipient during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015. In honor of Memorial Day, physical t... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, civil affairs
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, civil affairs battalion specialist and medic, right, demonstrates first aid procedures for community health workers in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil A... More
U.S. Army Spc. William D. Robinson, civil affairs battalion
U.S. Army Spc. William D. Robinson, civil affairs battalion medic, top, demonstrates listening to respirations during a first aid class in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion, ... More
A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician
A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician prepares for a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2015. Assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, EO... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
U.S. and French service members swim towards shore
U.S. and French service members swim towards shore to complete the water obstacles course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to survival tactics, se... More
Salt Water Rest Stop village elders and members of
Salt Water Rest Stop village elders and members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, walk around Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Recurrent dr... More
Djiboutian women dressed in traditional Afar and Issa
Djiboutian women dressed in traditional Afar and Issa tribal attire, dance at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The tribes’ culture has primarily dominated c... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members join arms and perform lunges during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, center,
Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, center, watches entertainment provided during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. “Boko Habib,” as the community calls him, succeeded his la... More
An Afar woman prepares to dance during the 21st Induction
An Afar woman prepares to dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The Afar tribe is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti, shaping their historica... More
U.S. and French service members assist each other over
U.S. and French service members assist each other over water obstacles during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. French and U.S. military members worked together to le... More
Tadjourah women rest after dancing for the 21st Sultan
Tadjourah women rest after dancing for the 21st Sultan of Gobaad during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The sultanates of Tadjourah and Gobaad are the two Afar regions in Djibouti. (U.... More
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service member participates in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, 404th Civil
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, center, helps to distribute pharmaceutical medicine at the Medical Civic Action Program clinic in Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in ... More
U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen ascend into
U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration ... More
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians perform
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians perform a buddy check during a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2015. EOD technicians, assigned to Combined Joi... More
A child eats a lollipop after a medical checkup at
A child eats a lollipop after a medical checkup at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partne... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
A CV-22 Osprey, attached to the 82nd Expeditionary
A CV-22 Osprey, attached to the 82nd Expeditionary Squadron, flies over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conducted a combat rescue demonstratio... More
French soldiers assist one another over water obstacles
French soldiers assist one another over water obstacles during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. French and U.S. military members teamed up during the 14-day course t... More
John Kerry, U.S. secretary of state, recognized U.S.
John Kerry, U.S. secretary of state, recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service... More
Kami Hassam, Salt Water Rest Stop village elder stands
Kami Hassam, Salt Water Rest Stop village elder stands in the village’s nutrition center at Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The elders give a tour to members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. T... More
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, listen to scientific paper presentations at the Third International Veterinary Education ... More
U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen prepare to
U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen prepare to ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with Combined Joint Task Force-H... More
A U.S. Marine travels across a suspended cable during
A U.S. Marine travels across a suspended cable during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion so... More
A U.S. Marine travels across a suspended cable during
A U.S. Marine travels across a suspended cable during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion so... More
Members of the Dakaïto Ryu martial arts group perform
Members of the Dakaïto Ryu martial arts group perform for Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman ... More
Yousef Yousef, an interpreter embedded with members
Yousef Yousef, an interpreter embedded with members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, left, communicates with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team, ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, center, speaks to noncommissioned officers during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Dji... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members prepare to participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members perform push-ups during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, unload medical supplies at Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2015.
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians signal
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians signal before going underwater during a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2015. EOD technicians assigned to Comb... More
A U.S. Marine swims underneath a ladder during the
A U.S. Marine swims underneath a ladder during the French Desert Survival Course’s water obstacle course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, two U.S. Army Civil... More
Djiboutian men march with spears and shield during
Djiboutian men march with spears and shield during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Afar and Issa people sang and danced in traditional apparel to showcase ... More
A U.S. Marine, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary
A U.S. Marine, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps down platforms for a rope’s course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affai... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
U.S. Army Capt. Jodi Collins, left, 404th Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Capt. Jodi Collins, left, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, feeds a monkey at the Haramaya University Zoo in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June ... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion
Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion meets with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders for the first time, at Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The civil affairs members assigned to the Combin... More
A French Army soldier jumps off a water obstacle course
A French Army soldier jumps off a water obstacle course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, two U.S. Army Civil Affairs... More
Col. Chrispin Dngadi, Kenya Defense Force pilot talks
Col. Chrispin Dngadi, Kenya Defense Force pilot talks with an airman near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members perform sit-ups during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2015. Assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, EOD tech... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erica Stagg, civil affairs battalion
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erica Stagg, civil affairs battalion preventive medicine noncommissioned officer in charge, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn, speaks to health workers during a community health wo... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Singers perform at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the
Singers perform at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of ... More
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S.
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service ... More
Dr. Jose Daniel, Dar-El Hanan Hospital
Dr. Jose Daniel, Dar-El Hanan Hospital obstetrician-gynecologist, center, and U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Walker, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, right, conducts an ultra sound during a Medical Civic Action... More
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Silva, 404th Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Silva, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion dentist, center, and Dr. Hassan Ahmed, Ali Sabieh dentist, examine a patient at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th... More
Obock Regional Hospital health workers examine a tooth
Obock Regional Hospital health workers examine a tooth model during a community health worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Tas... More
Service members climb a water obstacle course during
Service members climb a water obstacle course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task For... More
A U.S. Marine watches service members traverse, rappel
A U.S. Marine watches service members traverse, rappel and climb a rope’s course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, ... More
John Kerry, U.S. secretary of state, recognized U.S.
John Kerry, U.S. secretary of state, recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service... More
U.S. Army Capt. Serena Staples, civil affairs battalion
U.S. Army Capt. Serena Staples, civil affairs battalion public health nurse, right, uses a black light and powder to demonstrate germ transfer during a hand hygiene exercise in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. T... More
A child waits at a pharmacy window at the Ali Sabieh
A child waits at a pharmacy window at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to host a Medical Civic Act... More
Obock Regional Hospital employees practice hand washing
Obock Regional Hospital employees practice hand washing during a community health worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Ho... More
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S.
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service ... More
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members join arms and perform lunges during enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.