German Navy Commander Philipp Blau, German Support Team lead, speaks about the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 8, 2025. The GAFPB tests service members on numerous traits, from swimming to shooting, while enhancing the skillsets of participants. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force (EARF) conducted a flyaway training exercise this week to test their ability to rapidly deploy and integrate with local base defense operations to integrate the EARF into the Security Force security plan and practice real-world defense operations alongside partner forces.
