Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.17.2016
A smoke can indicates a simulated improvised explosive device attack March 17, 2016, during a field training exercise in Arta, Djibouti. Several Soldiers were simulated as injured to test the rest of the team’s ability to react under pressure and provide combat lifesaving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.17.2016
French and U.S. Army Soldiers respond to a simulated improvised explosive device attack March 17, 2016, during a field training exercise in Arta, Djibouti. The exercise, hosted by the French 5th Marine Regiment, tested and trained the Soldiers on force protection, convoy operations and counter improvised explosive device tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.17.2016
French and U.S. Army Soldiers carry a simulated injured victim to safety during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. This is one of 60 engagements U.S. and French forces have held since September, providing another opportunity to build teamwork amongst the allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.17.2016
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Graham, 2-124 Seminole Battalion infantry member, signals to his team during a security check March 17, 2016, as part of a field training exercise in Arta, Djibouti. In addition to overcoming the language barrier, the Soldiers faced several challenges during the exercise such as lack of sleep, random ambushes from simulated opposing forces and serving in different......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.17.2016
French and U.S. Army Soldiers listen to the plan of action during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. The bilateral training exercise was one of many engagements U.S. and French forces have held throughout the year that maximizes the benefits of serving at the same location, and enables the allies to learn and experience each other’s tactics, techniques and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.16.2016
A French army Soldier explains his plan to U.S. Army Sgt. Dare Crusade, 2-124 Seminole Battalion team leader, during a field training exercise March 16, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. In addition to overcoming the language barrier, the Soldiers faced several challenges during the exercise such as lack of sleep, random ambushes from simulated opposing forces and serving in different positions in each......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.16.2016
A French army officer briefs the plan of action prior to a field training exercise March 16, 2016, at Monclair French base, Djibouti. The exercise, hosted by the French 5th Marine Regiment, tested and trained the Soldiers on force protection, convoy operations and counter improvised explosive device tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 03.16.2016
French and U.S. Army Soldiers attend a brief prior to a field training exercise March 16, 2016, at Monclair French base, Djibouti. The bilateral training exercise was one of many engagements U.S. and French forces have held throughout the year that maximizes the benefits of serving at the same location and enables the allies to learn and experience each other’s tactics, techniques and......
