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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 "Djiboutians, Americans Share Radio Knowledge"
    Djiboutians, Americans Share Radio Knowledge Feb 2, 2012 · By Senior Airman Lael Huss, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    Djiboutian Armed Forces and U.S. service members exchanged communications best practices in Djibouti, Djibouti, January 24 to 30. The FAD invited the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa tactical communications team to the FAD headquarter's deck. There, the U.S. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "Music and Art: Two Universal Languages"
    Music and Art: Two Universal Languages Jan 31, 2012 · By U.S. Army Specialist Michelle C. Lawrence, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa communicate daily with Djiboutians, but some CJTF-HOA members communicate via a different medium. The media in particular are music and art, and both are programs now in full swing through collaboration with the Institute of the Djiboutian Arts. ...Click for full article.
  • Click for press release "US Service Members Become Americans in Africa"
    US Service Members Become Americans in Africa Jan 31, 2012 · By Staff Sergeant Andrew Caya, CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
    U.S. soldiers and sailors waved miniature American flags as they welcomed America's newest citizens into their ranks. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelan Scott and U.S. Army Sergeant Joel Lara raised their right hands and swore the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in front of other U.S. service members during a naturalization ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, January 25. ...Click for full article.
  • 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.
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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).