POTD: Gabon Joint Combined Exchange Training 2024

Eric B
by Eric B

Today's captivating photo captures a dynamic moment during the Gabon Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) 2024, held near Libreville, Gabon. In this Photo Of The Day, members of the Gabonese Defense and Security Forces are seen executing a simulated raid alongside the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). This joint exercise, conducted on July 2, 2024, is designed to enhance military-to-military relationships and improve joint readiness and interoperability between the U.S. and Gabonese forces.


The Armed Forces of Gabon consist of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the National Gendarmerie. They are responsible for national defense, maintaining internal security, and supporting civil authorities in emergencies. The Gabonese military often collaborates with international forces for training and operations.


Below: Members of the Gabonese Defense and Security Forces wait to conduct a jungle patrol and simulated raid with the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).



Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy

Eric B
Eric B

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