United States Africa Command

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By Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons, U.S. Africa Command Public AffairsJun 02, 2014

U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (left), greets the Commander of the Senegalese National Brigade of Firefighters, Brig. Gen. Papa Samba KAMARA (right), and Senegalese Inspector General of the National Police Anna Semou FAYE (center) prior to the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 1 of 12: U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (left), greets the Commander of the Senegalese National Brigade of Firefighters, Brig. Gen. Papa Samba KAMARA (right), and Senegalese Inspector General of the National Police Anna Semou FAYE (center) prior to the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (left), and U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (right) present the plans to Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center), during the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Senegal Unveils Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Plans at AFRICOM sponsored event

Photo 2 of 12: U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (left), and U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (right) present the plans to Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center), during the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center) arrives for the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 3 of 12: Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center) arrives for the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (left), Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center left), Senegalese Director of Civil Protection, Dame GAYE (center right), and U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (right) discuss the plans for the week after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 4 of 12: U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (left), Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO (center left), Senegalese Director of Civil Protection, Dame GAYE (center right), and U.S. Africa Command Chief of Humanitarian and Health Activities, Michael Hryshchyshyn (right) discuss the plans for the week after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine Exercise Director, LTG (Ret.) Joseph Inge, speaks to the local press after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 5 of 12: Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine Exercise Director, LTG (Ret.) Joseph Inge, speaks to the local press after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Distinguished guests, exercise participants and event coordinators pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 6 of 12: Distinguished guests, exercise participants and event coordinators pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO speaks about partnerships and the importance of planning during the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 7 of 12: Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO speaks about partnerships and the importance of planning during the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Vermont National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officer, Maj. Michael Smith (left), Deputy Adjutant General to the State of Vermont, Brig. Gen. Michael Heston (center), and U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (right), discuss the plans for the week after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 8 of 12: Vermont National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officer, Maj. Michael Smith (left), Deputy Adjutant General to the State of Vermont, Brig. Gen. Michael Heston (center), and U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director for Senegal, Susan Fine (right), discuss the plans for the week after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO speaks to the local press after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 9 of 12: Senegalese Minister of the Interior, Abdoulaye Daouda DIALLO speaks to the local press after the opening ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

Guests enjoy refreshments during a break at the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 10 of 12: Guests enjoy refreshments during a break at the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 11 of 12: Guests enjoy refreshments during a break at the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

12 photos: Photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise

Photo 12 of 12: Guests enjoy refreshments during a break at the Republic of Senegal Disaster Preparedness and Response Exercise in Dakar, Senegal, 2 June. The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons) Download full-resolution version

The event represented a successful collaboration among international and interagency organizations, with the Government of Senegal hosting an event sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons)