Photos from June, 2001

U.S. soldiers are living under field conditions during the second phase of training. The photo shows the U.S. base camp in Ghana. Photo courtesy of MAJ Dean Thurmond. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Ghanian soldiers are issued individual equipment as part of Operation FOCUS RELIEF, issued by 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and contractors supporting the operation. Photo courtesy of MAJ Dean Thurmond. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Deputy Chief of Mission to Senegal Terence P. McCulley and Senegalese Army Chief of Staff (for ground forces) Ndiaye review Senegalese and U.S. units at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was held on 1 Jun 01. Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Dakar Press Information Office. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Ghana soldier participating in Operation Focus Relief training smiles after receiving eye glasses prescribed by U.S. Army doctor Captain Douglas R. Gray. Photo courtesy of MAJ Dean Thurmond. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A medical evacuation obstacle course exercised participants' ability to move their buddies to an evacuation site or medical treatment.Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A 3rd SFG (ABN) non-commissioned officer listens as a Nigerian officer briefs his soldiers on procedures they will follow as they conduct platoon level tactical operations. Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Prior to moving into field training, participants reviewed the principles of each training task. This 3rd SFG (ABN) instructor is reviewing the critical elements for conducting platoon level tactical operations in Sokoto, Nigeria. Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Partnership between Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and the United States is making Operation FOCUS RELIEF a success. Photo courtesy of MAJ Dean Thurmond. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Senegal squad maneuvers. Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David D. Underwood, Jr. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Senegalese platoon leader participating in Operation FOCUS RELIEF explains to his soldiers the tactical maneuver they will conduct. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David D. Underwood, Jr. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Ghanaian soldiers review results of their marksmanship on the rifle range during preliminary training. Photo courtesy of MAJ Dean Thurmond. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Nigerian commander who supervised his soldiers as they completed Phase I FOCUS RELIEF thanks members of the 3rd SFG (ABN). Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A medical evacuation helicopter assigned to the 30th Medical Brigade, U.S. Army, Europe flies over Nigeria at dusk. Medevac aircraft supported the tactical and live fire training through Phase I. Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Initial training in Phase I also included U.S. training methodology, civil-military operations, and human rights in Ibadan. Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Two Nigerian soldiers practice combat lifesaver skills assisted by a 3rd SFG(ABN) instructor in Ibadan, a training event conducted early in Phase I. Combat lifesaver training focuses on actions soldiers can take to stabilize and evacuate injured or wounded people, delaying the onset of shock, possibly making the difference between recovery or death. Official photo by PH2 J.B. Keefer, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) (3rd SFG(ABN))issues individual equipment items to Nigerian soldiers in Ibadan, Nigeria. In addition to individual equipment, the two battalions trained in the first phase of FOCUS RELIEF received combat and support equipment to allow them to operate in a field environment. Official photo by PH1 Jim Hampshire, CINCLANTFLT. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...