U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Doremus, company fire support noncommissioned officer, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), retrieves an M4 carbine from the armory at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021, in preparation for a live-fire exercise. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)



By Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Djibouti Aug 27, 2021
More in Media Room
Multinational Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 reinforces U.S. bonds with allies and partners
The objective of exercise Bull Shark 24-2 was to strategize, simulate, and carry out various personnel recovery scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while ensuring effective communication among all participants. These included multiple branches of the U.S. military, Spanish Navy, French Force, Armed Forces of Djibouti, Bataillon d’intervention rapide, Djiboutian Navy, and the Djiboutian Coast Guard.
Read more
Strengthening Bonds and Building Resilience: Sea Sisters Empowers Women in Djibouti
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti– U.S. service members participate in a knowledge exchange with women in the Djiboutian Coast Guard April 30, 2024, at Camp Doraleh during a Sea Sisters exercise. Sea Sisters unfolded over three days bringing together females in the United States military and their partners in the Djiboutian coast guard. Service members in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force spent the second day discussing maritime survival tactics, practicing medical care, and strengthening relationships.
Read more
CJTF-HOA works with U.S. Embassy in Burundi in exercise to maintain regional readiness
The East Africa Response Force (EARF), comprised of members from Task Force Paxton under the direction of CJTF-HOA, conducted an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) on April 3, 2024, assessing their capacity to effectively deploy, reinforce, and subsequently support any potential needs of the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Read more
More in Media Room
Multinational Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 reinforces U.S. bonds with allies and partners
The objective of exercise Bull Shark 24-2 was to strategize, simulate, and carry out various personnel recovery scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while ensuring effective communication among all participants. These included multiple branches of the U.S. military, Spanish Navy, French Force, Armed Forces of Djibouti, Bataillon d’intervention rapide, Djiboutian Navy, and the Djiboutian Coast Guard.
Read more
Strengthening Bonds and Building Resilience: Sea Sisters Empowers Women in Djibouti
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti– U.S. service members participate in a knowledge exchange with women in the Djiboutian Coast Guard April 30, 2024, at Camp Doraleh during a Sea Sisters exercise. Sea Sisters unfolded over three days bringing together females in the United States military and their partners in the Djiboutian coast guard. Service members in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force spent the second day discussing maritime survival tactics, practicing medical care, and strengthening relationships.
Read more
CJTF-HOA works with U.S. Embassy in Burundi in exercise to maintain regional readiness
The East Africa Response Force (EARF), comprised of members from Task Force Paxton under the direction of CJTF-HOA, conducted an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) on April 3, 2024, assessing their capacity to effectively deploy, reinforce, and subsequently support any potential needs of the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Read more
More in Media Room
Multinational Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 reinforces U.S. bonds with allies and partners
The objective of exercise Bull Shark 24-2 was to strategize, simulate, and carry out various personnel recovery scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while ensuring effective communication among all participants. These included multiple branches of the U.S. military, Spanish Navy, French Force, Armed Forces of Djibouti, Bataillon d’intervention rapide, Djiboutian Navy, and the Djiboutian Coast Guard.
Read more
Strengthening Bonds and Building Resilience: Sea Sisters Empowers Women in Djibouti
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti– U.S. service members participate in a knowledge exchange with women in the Djiboutian Coast Guard April 30, 2024, at Camp Doraleh during a Sea Sisters exercise. Sea Sisters unfolded over three days bringing together females in the United States military and their partners in the Djiboutian coast guard. Service members in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force spent the second day discussing maritime survival tactics, practicing medical care, and strengthening relationships.
Read more
CJTF-HOA works with U.S. Embassy in Burundi in exercise to maintain regional readiness
The East Africa Response Force (EARF), comprised of members from Task Force Paxton under the direction of CJTF-HOA, conducted an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) on April 3, 2024, assessing their capacity to effectively deploy, reinforce, and subsequently support any potential needs of the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Read more