Culture day in the Congo for MEDLITE 11

A tour guide for the LOLA YA BONOBO, a Bonobo ape sanctuary for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains the differences between the apes at the park compared to other apes found throughout the world, April 30, 2011 as part of a culture awareness day for MEDLITE 11. MEDLITE 11 is a joint medical exercise focused on aeromedical evacuation, to improve the readiness of U.S. Air Force and DRC personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Todd Wivell)

Photo Essay: Culture day in the Congo for medical exercise members

Published May 2, 2011
By Tech. Sgt. Todd Wivell and Tech. Sgt. John Orrell
17th Air Force Public Affairs

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- U.S Air Force active duty, National Guard and Reserve members along with Congolese military members spend a day in the Congo mountains here, April 30, as part of a culture day during the two-week MEDLITE 11 exercise. MEDLITE 11 is a joint medical exercise focused on aeromedical evacuation, to improve the readiness of U.S. Air Force and Democratic Republic of the Congo personnel. See Slideshow.