Some 200 airmen deployed to support the Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa do more than deliver supplies, provide medical care, and handle search and rescue—they “try to change peoples opinions” about Americans, says CMSgt. John Harris, command chief for the JTF-HOA area of responsibility. TSgt. Greg Bluethmann reports that many US military personnel take time to visit in the community near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, working to change attitudes about Americans through such endeavors as English Discussion Groups.
The Air Force is launching an effort to develop a new stand-off missile with a range of 1,000 nautical miles, or 1,150 miles, that would eventually be used for both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions.