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Rear Admiral Michael T. Franken, Commander
CJTF-HOA/East Africa

Washington, DC

 		GMT/West Africa
 		Germany/Central Africa
 		Southern Africa
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Mission
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa conducts operations in the Combined Joint Operations Area to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect US and coalition interests.
Vision
CJTF-HOA builds and strengthens partnerships to contribute to security and stability in East Africa. The task force’s efforts, as part of a comprehensive whole-of-government approach, are aimed at increasing our African partner nations’ capacity to maintain a stable environment, with an effective government that provides a degree of economic and social advancement to its citizens. An Africa that is stable, participates in free and fair markets, and contributes to global economic development is good for the United States as well as the rest of the world. Long term stability is a vital interest of all nations.
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  • Click for press release "A Long, Hard Journey: Sailor Overcomes Obstacles in Haiti, America, and Beyond"
    A Long, Hard Journey: Sailor Overcomes Obstacles in Haiti, America, and Beyond Jan 25, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlyn Johnson, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    With tears in his eyes, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dominique Pierre paused before recounting a 30-year journey that led him to his greatest life lesson. "You never know where people come from," he said. "That's why you have to respect them. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "Aiding Education One Backpack at a Time"
    Aiding Education One Backpack at a Time Jan 24, 2012 · By Senior Airman Lael Huss, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    More than 800 students at Ali Sabieh Primary School 3 and Doudoubalalah Primary School 81 in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, received backpacks Jan. 16. The children were among more than 5,000 students at 16 schools in the Ali Sabieh area to receive backpacks from U.S. service members from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, who spent two weeks delivering the backpacks. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "Tragedy Remembered During Memorial Flight"
    Tragedy Remembered During Memorial Flight Jan 19, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lael Huss, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    A photo essay by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lael Huss. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "French, CJTF-HOA Run Each Other into the Dirt"
    French, CJTF-HOA Run Each Other into the Dirt Jan 19, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jonathan Steffen, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    A photo essay by U.S. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "Tanzania Partners with US, Provides Medical Care for Women, Children"
    Tanzania Partners with US, Provides Medical Care for Women, Children Jan 19, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Stephen Linch, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    Tanzanian medical providers working in partnership with U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa provided medical care to more than 2,100 Tanzanian women and children during a Medical Civil Action Program January 9 - 13. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "U.S. Marines Conduct Training Raid"
    U.S. Marines Conduct Training Raid Jan 12, 2012 · By U.S. Army Specialist Michelle C. Lawrence, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    "Marines are America's '911 force,'" said U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Eric Steidl, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commander, as he stood atop an overlook patiently waiting for the Marines from the Battalion Landing Team 22nd MEU to begin their assault on the objective. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "MCAT 205 Celebrates Jamhuri Day"
    MCAT 205 Celebrates Jamhuri Day Jan 9, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    The Maritime Civil Affairs Team 205 was invited to participate in the Kenyan Independence Day Celebration in Lamu, Kenya, December 12. Known as Jamhuri Day, the celebration marked the 48th anniversary of the country's independence from Great Britain. "It's a very diverse, but close-knit community," said U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew White, MCAT 205 team chief. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "Ali Sabieh Citizens Celebrate Library Anniversary"
    Ali Sabieh Citizens Celebrate Library Anniversary Jan 9, 2012 · By U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Stephen Linch, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    Locals, dignitaries and Djiboutian and U.S. service members gathered at Camp Harbi, December 29, to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Alo Aska Library, which is located near the camp in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti. "This library helps a lot," said Omar Idriss, Alo Aska Library board member and local middle school English teacher. ...Click for full article.
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About CJTF-HOA:
Service members from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, civilian employees and representatives of coalition and partner countries serve on behalf of CJTF-HOA. The task force, along with coalition and other US defense components, provide support to regional organizations to help foster cooperation, enhance collective peace-keeping, improve humanitarian assistance and support civil-military operations.

Related: Maps of the CJTF-HOA Area of Responsibility (AOR) and Area of Interest (AOI).