Djiboutian navy service members detain U.S. Navy Petty
Djiboutian navy service members detain U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Albert Perret, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa small boat tactics instructor, during an exercise at the pier in Djibouti, Djib... More
An Ethiopian man herds two donkeys bearing water jugs
An Ethiopian man herds two donkeys bearing water jugs on the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. Ethiopia has a strong agricultural system thanks in part to rainfall and a diverse climate.
A family walks along the road from Negele Borena, Ethiopia,
A family walks along the road from Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 7. Thanks to the recent completion of a bridge spanning a river in Negele Borena, families like this will be able to cross the water safely.
Kasim Ali (left), village chief, pours water into a
Kasim Ali (left), village chief, pours water into a bucket at an eco-dome construction site in Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. The collected water will be mixed with dirt and cement, then shoveled into the bags ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, Civil Affairs Team
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion team member, laughs as her hat is pulled over her eyes by a local boy at Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. Larriba spends the ... More
Coalition special operations forces members sprint
Coalition special operations forces members sprint to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25. The commando-led mission conducted reconnaissance for a future... More
Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base
Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, during... More
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron NCO in charge of the birthing center, receives a Lifesaving Certificate from Sheriff J.D. Diggs, York-Poquoson Sheriff, during a ceremony at the York-P... More
Master Sgt. Willie Cunningham, left, 633rd Logistics
Master Sgt. Willie Cunningham, left, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron small air terminal superintendent, identifies the completed pallets to Capt. Jose Crespo, 633rd LRS deployment and distribution flight com... More
The BOD POD sits empty at the Langley Air Force Base,
The BOD POD sits empty at the Langley Air Force Base, Va. Health & Wellness Center, June 1, 2012. The pod uses air displacement to measure the body composition of an individual, accurate within two percent.
Photos of U.S. Army Pfc. John Coons sit in an arrangement
Photos of U.S. Army Pfc. John Coons sit in an arrangement at his home in Hampton, Va., June 6, 2012. Coons is a World War II veteran, two-time prisoner of war and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge.
Saman, a military working dog stationed with the 379th
Saman, a military working dog stationed with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, lies on an operating table, June 16, 2012, at Southwest Asia as medical personnel attempt to remove a tooth, which ... More
Water Is Life: Hydration tips for the critical days of summer
Because water composes more than half of the human body, it is impossible to sustain life for more than a week without it.
Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command
Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, listens during a meeting with the Langley Air Force Base, Va., Group 5/6, July 24, 2012. King recently assumed the responsibility as the senior en... More
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. moves to a more secure position during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20, 2012. The Airmen participating in this exercise w... More
Djiboutian Navy service members are briefed before
Djiboutian Navy service members are briefed before an exercise on the pier in Djibouti, Djibouti, Nov. 23. The service members partnered with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to enhance their smal... More
Two boys lift a log from the bed of a truck parked
Two boys lift a log from the bed of a truck parked on the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, said the log will be used as scaffolding for Ethiopian ... More
Two girls carrying books walk to school along the road
Two girls carrying books walk to school along the road from Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 7. The recently completed bridge in Negele Borena will provide safe passage over the river which runs through the town.
A villager carries a bucket of dirt at the eco-dome
A villager carries a bucket of dirt at the eco-dome construction site in the Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. Once completed, the dome will either be used as a clinic or a school.
Children play in their village of Karabti San, Djibouti,
Children play in their village of Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. Later that day, the children learned some basic English during a "Soldier in the Classroom" session.
Kristin Auch listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff
Kristin Auch listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, during a Spouse Appreciation Day lunch at the Langley Club, Lang... More
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron NCO in charge of the birthing center, Sheriff J.D. Diggs, York-Poquoson Sheriff, and Deputy Eric Hart, also of the York-Poquoson Sheriff's office, paus... More
Senior Airman Tara Hall, 633rd Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Tara Hall, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron joint inspection team air terminal inspector, evaluates equipment for air worthiness at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 17, 2012. After the inspectio... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Taylor, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Robert Taylor, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron power production technician, recalls his deployment experiences, May 22, 2012. Taylor, who spent 12 days of his deployment in a village stability platform... More
Senior Airman Jarad Denton sits in the BOD POD at the
Senior Airman Jarad Denton sits in the BOD POD at the Langley Air Force Base, Va. Health and Wellness Center, as Tony Arroyo, HAWC exercise physiologist, starts the body composition assessment, June 1, 2012. Th... More
John Coons shows off photos, at his home in Hampton,
John Coons shows off photos, at his home in Hampton, Va., June 6, 2012, from his experiences as a soldier during World War II. Coons, who is 90 years old, was drafted into the U.S. Army when he was only 21.
Service members work to remove a tooth compacted in
Service members work to remove a tooth compacted in the jaw of Saman, a military working dog stationed with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Southwest Asia, June 16, 2012. Saman injured himse... More
Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command
Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, speaks with Airman Leadership School students at the Langley Air Force Base, Va., library, July 24, 2012. King discussed her Lead-Out-Loud, or LOL... More
Two Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force
Two Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. secure their position during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20, 2012. The Airmen swept the area and eliminated an opposin... More
A Djiboutian navy service member secures the port side
A Djiboutian navy service member secures the port side of a vessel during a small boat tactics exercise at the pier in Djibouti, Djibouti, Nov. 23. The exercise tested how the service members would respond duri... More
A woman carries wood along the road to Negele Borena,
A woman carries wood along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia. Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, said many families who live outside the major cities work to support the Ethiopian agricul... More
Local residents bathe in a lake at Hawassa, Ethiopia,
Local residents bathe in a lake at Hawassa, Ethiopia, Dec. 8. According to Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, the longstanding traditions of Ethiopia have blended well with the modernizatio... More
Dirt is shoveled into a bucket at the eco-dome construction
Dirt is shoveled into a bucket at the eco-dome construction site in Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. The dirt was mixed with cement and water, before being put in bag to form the walls of the dome.
A young boy takes a break from playing with his friends
A young boy takes a break from playing with his friends at Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. Later that day, the boy and his friends attended "Soldier in the Classroom," where they learned some basic English.
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Luis Ortiz, 633rd Inpatient Operations Squadron NCO in charge of the birthing center, smiles after receiving a Lifesaving Certificate during a ceremony at the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office, Yorktown... More
Cassie Bends talks with Kristin Auch, wife of Col.
Cassie Bends talks with Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, during a lunch at the Langley Club, Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 11, 2012. Bends, who is married to Staff Sgt. ... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Taylor, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Robert Taylor, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron power production technician, recalls his deployment experiences, May 22, 2012. Taylor, who spent 12 days of his deployment in a village stability platform... More
John Coons flips through an old photo album at his
John Coons flips through an old photo album at his Hampton, Va. home, June 6, 2012. Coons was a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)
Staff Sgt. Jordan Gaddis (left), 620th Ground Combat
Staff Sgt. Jordan Gaddis (left), 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron combat arms instructor, instructs an Airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. how to fire from a moving vehicle during a nuclear-convoy... More
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. jumps out a window while two other Airmen secure the area during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20, 2012. The Airmen who at... More
A man rides a bicycle while children behind him climb
A man rides a bicycle while children behind him climb a tree along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, explained that with several small villages... More
Two fishermen guide their handmade boat toward the
Two fishermen guide their handmade boat toward the fish market in Hawassa, Ethiopia, Dec. 8. The fish caught from the adjacent lake are sold to residents both in town and in the surrounding villages.
Locals prepare their plates during dinner at the 4th
Locals prepare their plates during dinner at the 4th anniversary celebration of the Alo Aska Library at Camp Harbi, Djibouti, Dec. 29. Donations were accepted for the dinner to purchase more books and supplies ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, team member from Civil
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, team member from Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, smiles at a child from the Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. Children from the village gathered later that e... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Biggs, 633rd Surgical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Biggs, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of women's health, prepares for surgery on an injured elbow at the USAF Hospital Langley, Va., May 2, 2012. Biggs sustain... More
Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base
Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, during... More
A 3,000-piece jigsaw puzzle adorns the wall of a community
A 3,000-piece jigsaw puzzle adorns the wall of a community center at Hampton, Va., June 6, 2012. The puzzle was put together by John Coons, a World War II veteran, who uses the activity as a means of coping wit... More
Ammunition sits ready to be loaded into magazines at
Ammunition sits ready to be loaded into magazines at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., South Range, Oct. 16, 2012. The rounds were used to improve the weapon proficiency of Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.
An airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. loads
An airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. loads rounds into a machine gun, mounted to a vehicle, during a nuclear-convoy training exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 17, 2012. The 10-day exercise is des... More
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group NCO-in charge of equipment, fires on a team of Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 2... More
Farmhands travel from the fields they recently worked
Farmhands travel from the fields they recently worked to the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, said while the cities in Ethiopia are undergoing a r... More
A fisherman bails water from a handmade boat while
A fisherman bails water from a handmade boat while fishing at a lake in Hawassa, Ethiopia, Dec. 8. According to Addisu Wedhao, attache to the U.S. embassy in Ethiopia, many of the tools and devices used to hunt... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, team member from Civil
U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Larriba, team member from Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, raises six fingers to children during the "Soldier in the Classroom" program at Karabti San, Djibouti, Ja... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Casey Langworthy, 633rd Medical
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Casey Langworthy, 633rd Medical Group registered nurse, injects an IV needle into the hand of Tech. Sgt. Angela Biggs, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of women's health, ... More
Kristin Auch listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff
Kristin Auch listens to Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, during a lunch at the Langley Club, Langley Air Force Base, Va.,... More
John Coons, a former U.S. Army private first class
John Coons, a former U.S. Army private first class and World War II veteran, puts together a jigsaw puzzle at the community center near his Hampton, Va. home, June 6, 2012. The puzzles offer Coons a mental repr... More
Tech. Sgt. William Hinchcliff, 620th Ground Combat
Tech. Sgt. William Hinchcliff, 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron demonstrates a proper firing position to Security Forces Airmen at the South Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 16, 2012. The demonstration w... More
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. breach a room during a close-quarters combat class at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 18, 2012. This class was part of a 10-day, nuclear-convoy training ex... More
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group NCO-in charge of equipment, prepares to radio his status and position during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20, 2012. Lombardi playe... More
A boy walks along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia,
A boy walks along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. The road is often used by pedestrians, cyclists, mule-drawn carts and motor vehicles.
Two children herd a line of cattle along the road to
Two children herd a line of cattle along the road to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dec. 8. From a very young age, children in Ethiopia are taught to contribute to the welfare and profession of their families.
Children sit and listen during the "Soldier in the
Children sit and listen during the "Soldier in the Classroom" program at Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. This program, developed by U.S Army Civil Affairs Team 4902, teaches children basic English.
Mohamed Hamodu, a villager serving as the deputy foreman
Mohamed Hamodu, a villager serving as the deputy foreman for the eco-dome construction, mixes dirt, water and cement with U.S. Army Capt. Justin Lev, team chief of Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs B... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Biggs, 633rd Surgical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Biggs, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of women's health, shows her injured elbow while waiting for surgery at USAF Hospital Langley, May 2, 2012. Biggs' injury... More
Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II,
Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, speaks to Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, during ... More
Senior Airman Sean Thornton, 790th Missile Security
Senior Airman Sean Thornton, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force leader, fires his M4 Carbine during a training session at the South Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 16, 2012. Thornto... More
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., pose as an opposing force during a training exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 18, 2012. The Op-4 teams provide realistic, hostile resistance to ... More
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group
Staff Sgt. T.J. Lombardi, 341st Security Forces Group NCO-in charge of equipment, fires on a team of Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 2... More
A young man drives a mule-drawn cart along the road
A young man drives a mule-drawn cart along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 4. Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, said these carts are often loaded with recently harvested wheat, b... More
Two men walk along the road to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Two men walk along the road to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dec. 8. People in Ethiopia may choose to leave their rural homes and walk to the cities to seek work.
U.S. Army Capt. Justin Lev, team chief of Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Capt. Justin Lev, team chief of Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, holds a bag while a villager fills it with a dirt, cement and water mixture at the eco-dome construction site in... More
Senior Airman Sean Thornton, 790th Missile Security
Senior Airman Sean Thornton, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force leader, fires his M4 Carbine during a training session at the South Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 16, 2012. Airmen ... More
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Security forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., breach a room during a close-quarters combat class at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 18, 2012. This class was part of a 10-day, nuclear-convoy training e... More
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hutchison, 620th Ground Combat Training
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hutchison, 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron combat arms noncommissioned officer-in-charge, charges a rolling convoy while posing as an opposing force team member during the Road Warrior ... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Bremer, 790th Missile Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Stephen Bremer, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader, radios his position and status during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20, 2012. As part of the opp... More
A boy looks at handwoven items for sale along the road
A boy looks at handwoven items for sale along the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 5. Small markets and bazaars, which feature items from nearby farms and villages, are scattered along the unpaved road.
A villager shovels dirt into a bucket at the eco-dome
A villager shovels dirt into a bucket at the eco-dome construction site in Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. According to Hamdou Mohamed, Karabti San local and construction foreman, the eco-dome has served as a be... More
Spent ammunition casings lie on South Range of Camp
Spent ammunition casings lie on South Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 16, 2012. The ammunition was fired as part of the weapons proficiency program of the 2012 Road Warrior exercise.
A security forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A security forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., poses as an opposing force during a training exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 18, 2012. The objective of this training was to instruct airmen... More
A cloud of smoke is used to conceal the movements of
A cloud of smoke is used to conceal the movements of Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. During the exercise, ai... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Bremer, 720th Missile Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Stephen Bremer, 720th Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader, waits with an AT-4 rocket launcher for a convoy transporting a nuclear resource during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp ... More
The sun shines on a valley below the road to Negele
The sun shines on a valley below the road to Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 5. According to Addisu Wedhao, attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, the mountainous areas of Ethiopia are home to various types of ... More
The unfinished eco-dome is the only modern structure
The unfinished eco-dome is the only modern structure in the village of Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. When complete, the dome will stand 21 feet high.
Senior Airman Patrick Gereben, 790th Missile Security
Senior Airman Patrick Gereben, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force leader, fires his M4 Carbine during a weapons proficiency course at the South Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 16, 2... More
Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., use smoke to cover their movements as they sweep the area for potential threats during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 20... More
A young girl pauses and smiles as she walks toward
A young girl pauses and smiles as she walks toward the original river crossing in Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 5. U.S. Navy sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 recently completed a bridge for pe... More
Villagers from Karabti San, Djibouti, work with soldiers
Villagers from Karabti San, Djibouti, work with soldiers from U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team 4902 to shovel dirt into a truck Jan. 3. The dirt was mixed with cement and water, then used in the construction of an ... More
A UH-1N Huey helicopter takes off during the Road Warrior
A UH-1N Huey helicopter takes off during the Road Warrior exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. The helicopters used during the exercise provide a bird's-eye view of the nuclear resource convoy, while... More
A young boy uses a stick to splash the water running
A young boy uses a stick to splash the water running beneath the recently completed bridge in Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 5. Although the water level is currently low, during times of heavy rainfall it can ex... More
An Afar girl watches the eco-dome construction at Karabti
An Afar girl watches the eco-dome construction at Karabti San, Djibouti, Jan. 3. When complete, the dome will stand 21 feet tall.
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., radios his position and status during the Road Warrior Exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. During Road Warrior, airmen are taught that... More
With the crisp cut of scissors, Tasfaayee Iyyaddanee
With the crisp cut of scissors, Tasfaayee Iyyaddanee Warree, Negele Borena, Ethiopia mayor, and the Honorable Donald Booth, U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia, officially dedicate the Negele Borena Bridge, Dec. 6. The... More
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., pauses while searching for opposing forces during the Road Warrior Exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. Airmen are taught to stop, look... More
Residents of Negele Borena, Ethiopia, cross the Negele
Residents of Negele Borena, Ethiopia, cross the Negele Borena Bridge for the first time since its official dedication, Dec. 6. The 50-meter, steel-truss bridge was built to provide safe passage for pedestrians ... More
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., searches for opposing forces during the Road Warrior Exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. During Road Warrior, airmen are taught to tac... More
Children wave to their friends from atop the
Children wave to their friends from atop the recently-dedicated bridge in Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 6. The bridge spans a river which poses a significant danger to the 17,000 residents of Negele Borena.
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force
A Security Forces airman from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., scan the terrain for opposing force threats during the Road Warrior Exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. The airmen are taught to tacti... More
Local residents stare down at the river below from
Local residents stare down at the river below from the recently dedicated bridge in Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 6. Each year during the rainy season, the river claims the lives of about three people who attem... More
Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., scan the terrain for opposing force threats during the Road Warrior Exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 19, 2012. During Road Warrior, airmen were... More
Children listen to local leaders speaking during the
Children listen to local leaders speaking during the bridge dedication ceremony at Negele Borena, Ethiopia, Dec. 6. Before the bridge was completed, the children of the village crossed the dangerous river to at... More