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    U.S. Forces Work Alongside African Military Members [Image 5 of 22]

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    Three individuals are engaged in a conversation outdoors at what appears to be a military compound or base. The central figure is wearing a camouflage military uniform with name tapes and a beret, flanked by a civilian in a t-shirt and another person in MultiCam/OCP military uniform. The setting appears to be an arid environment with brick buildings visible in the background.

    UNKOWN/UNDISLOSED, SOMALIA

    01.28.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel 

    Special Operations Command Africa

    U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)

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    Date Taken: 01.28.2021
    Date Posted: 02.01.2021 07:46
    Photo ID: 6503616
    VIRIN: 210128-F-DN249-0033
    Resolution: 3643x2159
    Size: 771.57 KB
    Location: UNKOWN/UNDISLOSED, SO
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    Downloads: 17

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    Three military personnel are engaged in a conversation at what appears to be a forward operating base or military compound. Two individuals wearing tan/multicam uniforms face a third soldier wearing a green beret and camouflage uniform with a green armband. The setting includes defensive fortifications such as HESCO barriers, concertina wire, and sandbags in the background.
    Two individuals are engaged in conversation at what appears to be a military forward operating base or camp. One person is wearing African Union (AU) military uniform with a green beret and armband marked 'UA', while the other person, seen from behind, is in civilian-style attire with a baseball cap. The setting includes defensive fortifications such as sandbags, razor wire, and hesco barriers in the background.
    The image shows military or security personnel in tactical clothing interacting near white off-road vehicles on a dirt road in what appears to be an arid African location. A child in a red shirt stands in the foreground, and another child is visible in the background. A watchtower or guard post with what appears to be a UN flag is visible in the background.
    The image shows a group of individuals in military/tactical clothing near a white Toyota Land Cruiser on a dirt road in what appears to be an arid African location. A watchtower and what looks like an airfield control tower are visible in the background. Two children are also present near the left side of the frame.
    Three individuals are engaged in a conversation outdoors at what appears to be a military compound or base. The central figure is wearing a camouflage military uniform with name tapes and a beret, flanked by a civilian in a t-shirt and another person in MultiCam/OCP military uniform. The setting appears to be an arid environment with brick buildings visible in the background.
    The image shows a small group of military personnel engaged in what appears to be a discussion or briefing inside a brick-walled structure. At least two distinct camouflage uniform patterns are visible, suggesting personnel from different military forces are present. The setting and uniforms suggest a multinational military coordination or advisory meeting.
    A person wearing a camouflage boonie hat and olive/tan military-style jacket is seated and facing to the right in profile view. The setting appears to be a military or field camp environment, with tent structures and plastic chairs visible in the background. At least one other person is partially visible behind the primary subject.
    A group of military personnel are seated in what appears to be a briefing or meeting room. The majority wear Ugandan military uniforms with visible Uganda flag patches, while at least one individual wears what appears to be US Marine Corps desert camouflage. All visible individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A multinational military briefing or meeting is taking place in a modular building, with personnel seated in plastic chairs arranged in a semicircle or rows facing a presenter at the front. Participants are wearing a variety of military uniforms and camouflage patterns, suggesting a joint or coalition operation. One individual near the right is wearing a face mask, and at least one person is wearing a yellow high-visibility vest with visible text.
    A military officer wearing a camouflage uniform with an African Union (AU) patch and a name tape reading 'WAMAL[A]' is seated and appears to be engaged in a meeting or briefing. The officer wears a green African Union shoulder patch marked 'UA' (Union Africaine). Other uniformed individuals are visible in the foreground, partially out of focus.
    An elevated view of a forward operating base or military camp featuring rows of tan/beige semi-cylindrical military tents (commonly known as Alaska or DRASH tents) arranged on red dirt ground. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are walking through the compound, carrying helmets and gear. The facility includes wooden structures, a covered seating area, a yellow motorcycle, and camouflage netting.
    The image shows military personnel seated in what appears to be a briefing or training room. The foreground figure is wearing African Union (AU) insignia on a green armband and has a face mask pulled down around their neck. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are present, with a blue UN or organizational banner visible in the background.
    The image shows a close-up of a Ugandan military personnel seated in what appears to be a briefing or meeting room. The soldier is wearing a digital camouflage uniform with a Uganda flag patch on the sleeve and a collar tab reading 'UGANDA'. In the background, other military personnel in tan/desert camouflage uniforms are visible, suggesting a multinational military gathering.
    A meeting or briefing is taking place in a room displaying a United Nations flag. Several individuals, some in military camouflage uniforms and one in civilian clothing, are seated at tables listening to a speaker whose back is to the camera. The setting appears to be a UN-affiliated facility, likely a training or coordination session.
    A close-up photograph focusing on a military uniform sleeve bearing two text patches reading 'KUMANDOOSKA' and 'DANAB', along with a shield-shaped unit insignia featuring a star and lightning bolt/dagger design. The foreground subject is wearing MultiCam camouflage pattern. A second individual in solid green military uniform is visible but blurred in the background.
    The image shows a military training or briefing session where Western soldiers in desert and multicam camouflage uniforms are addressing a group of local military personnel seated against a brick building. One instructor appears to be gesturing or demonstrating something to the seated group. The setting appears to be an outdoor military compound in an arid environment.
    A group of military personnel in various camouflage uniforms are seated in a circle on red dirt ground, appearing to be in a briefing or discussion session at what looks like a forward operating base or military compound. The group includes individuals wearing different uniform patterns suggesting a multinational or joint training exercise. A perimeter wall with watchtowers is visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are engaged in a face-to-face conversation outside a brick building. The soldier facing the camera wears a desert/woodland camouflage uniform with a name tape reading 'X.D. S44030'. The setting appears to be a military compound or training facility in an arid environment.
    A close-up portrait of an adult male with a short beard and cropped hair, wearing a worn olive-green and white checkered keffiyeh-style scarf. His expression appears serious or contemplative, and he is gazing slightly off-camera. The background is blurred, showing what appears to be a building with light-colored walls.
    A close-up portrait of a male soldier wearing camouflage military uniform with a Somali national flag patch on the shoulder. He has a tan/khaki hood or shemagh draped over his head. The image has a serious, documentary-style quality with additional armed personnel visible in the background.
    A military or security training exercise is taking place in an arid, semi-arid environment. A foreground observer in tan/khaki uniform watches as a group of personnel in camouflage gear conduct tactical movements toward a deteriorating single-story building. The setting appears to be a training compound with dry grassland, red soil, and barbed wire fencing visible.
    The image shows a group of armed military personnel riding in the bed of a tan/desert-colored Toyota Land Cruiser pickup truck marked 'X4', equipped with a mounted heavy weapon. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms are seated in the truck bed while one individual stands nearby on the left. The setting appears to be an arid, semi-desert environment near a fenced perimeter.

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