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    Eastern African Standby Force Field Training Exercise [Image 19 of 19]

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    A formal flag-raising ceremony is taking place on an elevated turquoise-painted platform. The flag of Djibouti is being hoisted by two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms while a bandmaster in a white dress uniform conducts with raised arms. Additional flags, identifiable as Tanzania and Mauritius, are visible on separate poles in the background.

    DJIBOUTI, DJIBOUTI

    11.29.2009

    Photo by Master Sgt. Carlotta Holley 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    The band director leads the band as (left) 1st Lt. Mahdi Mahoudas and 1st Lt. Ibrahim Zicakris raise the flag during the opening ceremony of the multi-national, Eastern Africa Standby Force Field Training Exercise Nov. 29, in Djibouti. This ceremony is part of a United Nations-supported exercise for the countries representing the Eastern Africa Brigade Coordination Mechanism, and includes four days of training and a final day for a closing ceremony. Ten East African nations participated in the multi-dimensional EASF FTX. The Eastern Africa Standby Brigade Coordination Mechanism Exercise Amani Carana participants are mandated to deploy forces in the shortest time possible in order to alleviate the situation.

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    Date Taken: 11.29.2009
    Date Posted: 11.29.2009 10:01
    Photo ID: 227693
    VIRIN: 091129-F-7901H-006
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 1.76 MB
    Location: DJIBOUTI, DJ
    Web Views: 122
    Downloads: 14

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    A formal flag-raising ceremony is taking place on an elevated turquoise-painted platform. The flag of Djibouti is being hoisted by two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms while a bandmaster in a white dress uniform conducts with raised arms. Additional flags, identifiable as Tanzania and Mauritius, are visible on separate poles in the background.

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