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    APF Rwanda participants conduct field familiarization exercise [Image 5 of 13]

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    A U.S. military personnel member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is speaking or briefing a group of African military soldiers in a outdoor setting. The American servicemember has a unit patch on his left sleeve and is gesturing with his hands, suggesting an instructional or coordination meeting. The background soldiers appear to be wearing different national military uniforms, indicating a multinational military engagement or training exercise.

    GAKO, RWANDA

    03.07.2019

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore 

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joe Winfield, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Safety functional manager, discusses details about an aircraft mishap investigation with participants in the African Partnership Flight Rwanda during a field familiarization exercise at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Rwanda, March 7, 2019. Throughout the weeklong African Partnership Flight, participants discussed various aspects of safety, with each country discussing how they conduct their programs, culminating with teams investigating a simulated aircraft crash in the field familiarization exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2019
    Date Posted: 03.08.2019 12:04
    Photo ID: 5161235
    VIRIN: 190307-F-EN010-1142
    Resolution: 7016x4912
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: GAKO, RW
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    A soldier wearing Rwandan Defence Force camouflage uniform is driving a metal stake or rod into red laterite soil using a yellow-handled mallet, with a guide rope/string line stretched across the ground. A second soldier stands nearby holding a clipboard or notepad, apparently recording data. The activity appears to be a field measurement or demarcation exercise.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are gathered outdoors on red laterite soil, examining what appears to be a small device or instrument placed on the ground. One individual in US Air Force camouflage uniform is crouching and demonstrating or explaining the object, while others in various uniforms observe closely. The setting suggests a multinational military training or demonstration exercise.
    A uniformed officer in a blue military or police uniform crouches near scattered aircraft debris on red laterite soil. The scene appears to be an aircraft accident or crash site investigation, with identifiable aircraft components spread across the ground. The setting appears to be in a sub-Saharan African region based on the soil color, vegetation, and environmental context.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform crouches down to photograph a large rusted cylindrical metal object using a smartphone. He is holding papers in one hand while documenting the object, suggesting an official inspection or investigation. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with red soil and vegetation in the background.
    A U.S. military personnel member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is speaking or briefing a group of African military soldiers in a outdoor setting. The American servicemember has a unit patch on his left sleeve and is gesturing with his hands, suggesting an instructional or coordination meeting. The background soldiers appear to be wearing different national military uniforms, indicating a multinational military engagement or training exercise.
    Military personnel from what appears to be a joint multinational training exercise are examining a piece of aircraft wreckage or structural panel on red dirt ground. A US Air Force soldier in OCP/MultiCam uniform stands alongside several African military personnel in camouflage uniforms, one of whom is pointing at the green-painted aircraft component. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area in Africa, likely involving aircraft accident investigation or foreign military cooperation training.
    A military briefing or presentation is taking place in a conference room setting. A presenter in a light blue military uniform stands at a podium delivering findings related to an aircraft investigation, with a projected slide titled 'Findings (1-6)' visible behind him. The audience includes personnel in various military uniforms, including at least one person in camouflage (OCP/MultiCam pattern).
    Two military personnel are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor meeting or briefing room setting. The soldier facing the camera is wearing a green digital camouflage uniform with 'RDF' visible on the sleeve, suggesting Rwanda Defence Force affiliation, and is wearing a visitor/ID badge. The interaction appears cordial and positive, with smiling individuals visible in the background.
    A formal military certificate presentation ceremony featuring five uniformed recipients in light blue uniforms holding certificates, standing in front of three senior officers on a raised platform. The recipients appear to be from an African air force, while the presenting officers include US military personnel and one officer in a different military uniform. The setting appears to be an indoor conference or ceremony hall with national flags visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony showing eight personnel posed for a group photograph. Five soldiers in the front row are holding certificates of participation, while three higher-ranking officers stand on an elevated platform behind them. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with flags and wood-paneled walls in the background.
    A formal military ceremony in which four soldiers in camouflage uniforms are holding Certificates of Participation while posing for a group photo. Three senior officers in different uniforms stand behind them, suggesting a multinational or joint military training event. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with flags and a decorated stage area.
    A military certificate presentation ceremony showing five recipients in the foreground holding Certificates of Participation, with three senior officers standing behind them on a raised platform. The recipients wear a mix of camouflage and light blue military uniforms, suggesting a multinational or joint-service event. The formal indoor setting with flags in the background indicates an official military function.
    A group of approximately 20-25 military personnel pose for a formal group photograph in what appears to be an official ceremony room. The majority of participants are wearing camouflage uniforms and holding certificates of participation, while two individuals in the back row wear distinct blue and olive/tan dress uniforms. The setting suggests a graduation or completion ceremony for a military training program.

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