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    Chadian Special Forces conducts civil reconnaissance during JCET with 91st Civil Affairs Battalion [Image 7 of 10]

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    A profile portrait of a male soldier wearing a red beret and desert camouflage uniform. The image is a close-up side view showing strong facial features and military attire. The background is a neutral gray with a partial blue element visible on the right edge.

    N'DJAMENA, CHAD

    08.26.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McElderry 

    Special Operations Command Africa

    A member of the Chadian Division des Groupements Spéciaux Antiterrorisme-Pan Sahel Initiative listens to a briefing from a local doctor during the culminating exercise for a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) with U.S. Civil Affairs service members in N'Djamena, Chad, Aug. 27, 2026. Civil Affairs JCETs strengthen skills in civil reconnaissance, civil engagement, governance, area studies, mission planning, reporting, leadership development, and troop-leading procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McElderry)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 08:13
    Photo ID: 9935478
    VIRIN: 260827-F-IY281-1546
    Resolution: 4038x2855
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: N'DJAMENA, TD
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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and red berets are gathered in a paved outdoor area alongside a civilian in white traditional attire. Two men in civilian dress — one in a dark suit and one in a light purple shirt — stand separately to the right observing the group. The setting includes parked vehicles, a solar panel canopy structure, and a banner reading 'Wisdom Pharma' in the background.
    The image shows an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) bed area in a hospital setting. A sign in the foreground clearly reads 'BED ICU' with yellow and blue color-coded stripes. The background reveals a partially visible hospital bed, medical equipment, and blue-accented room partitions.
    A close-up photograph of a person's hand writing in a lined notebook using a blue ballpoint pen. The individual is wearing a camouflage uniform, suggesting a military or paramilitary context. The notebook contains handwritten text in blue ink, partially legible.
    The image shows a medical facility where military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are interacting with healthcare workers at a reception or triage desk. Two medical staff members, one wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope and both wearing face masks, appear to be consulting with or processing the uniformed individuals. The setting appears to be a clinic or hospital intake area with administrative materials and medical supplies visible on the desk.
    A man wearing a white medical coat with a pen in the breast pocket appears to be speaking with two individuals in desert camouflage military uniforms, one of whom is wearing a red beret. The setting appears to be an indoor medical or administrative facility with a light blue wall visible in the background. A fourth individual in civilian clothing is seated in the background.
    The image shows multiple military personnel wearing desert camouflage uniforms and distinctive red berets. At least one uniform displays a 'TCHAD' (Chad) patch and military ribbons/medals, indicating these are members of the Chadian armed forces. The individuals appear to be at a formal or official military event.
    A profile portrait of a male soldier wearing a red beret and desert camouflage uniform. The image is a close-up side view showing strong facial features and military attire. The background is a neutral gray with a partial blue element visible on the right edge.
    The image shows a military or security force patch attached via velcro to a desert camouflage uniform or vest. The patch references 'TCHAD' (French for Chad) and includes the acronym 'DGSAT', along with an eagle motif and what appears to be an American flag, suggesting a joint or advisory mission in Chad. The patch is circular with a banner at the bottom and stars around the border.
    A group of uniformed military or paramilitary personnel wearing desert camouflage uniforms and distinctive red berets are gathered on a staircase landing inside a modern building. They appear to be moving as a group, with some ascending and others congregating near a stainless steel railing. Two civilians in casual clothing are also visible in the background.
    A military officer in desert camouflage uniform is shaking hands with a civilian man wearing a plaid shirt in what appears to be an office setting. A third person in white traditional clothing is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an official meeting or formal greeting, likely in an African country based on contextual clues.

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