Members of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa assist members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces during the construction of modular shelter systems in and around Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. The six military grade shelter systems were donated by Alaska Structures through the Global Action Coalition for use as schools, clinics, and centers for cottage industry to promote the health, education and economic stability of the Djiboutian people.
By Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of AfricaDjiboutiMar 12, 2017
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Seabees lend a hand
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, helps members of the Djibouti Armed Forces to construct a modular shelter system in Djibouti’s Arta Region, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter is one of six donated by U.S. manufacturer Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, and will serve as a temporary school for local youth. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, join Djibouti Armed Forces soldiers, and representatives from Alaska Shelters, the Global Action Coalition and the Association for the Development and Protection of Children (ADPEB) following the construction of a modular shelter system in Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter is one of six donated by Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, and will give the ADPEB additional shelter and classroom space for homeless children in Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 1st Class Cole Johnson, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assists with the construction of a modular shelter system in Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. Seabees assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa helped Djiboutian soldiers construct the donated shelters for use as schools, clinics, and centers for cottage industry to promote the health, education and economic stability of the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, join Djibouti Armed Forces soldiers, and representatives from Alaska Shelters, the Global Action Coalition, the Association for the Development and Protection of Children (ADPEB) and local youth following the construction of a modular shelter system in Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter is one of six donated by Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, and will give the ADPEB additional shelter and classroom space for homeless children in Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, exercises teamwork with a Djibouti Armed Forces soldier during the construction a modular shelter system in Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter is one of six donated by U.S. manufacturer Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, for to use as schools, clinics, and centers for cottage industry to promote the health, education and economic stability of the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hayes, broadcast journalist with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets children observing the construction of a modular shelter system by U.S. Navy and Djibouti Armed Forces personnel in downtown Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter was one of six donated by U.S. manufacturer Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, and will provide additional classroom space to the Association for the Development and Protection of Children in downtown Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Steelworker 1st Class Michael Collum, right, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas, Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, help to construct a modular shelter system in Djibouti City, Feb. 27, 2017. The shelter is one of six donated by U.S. manufacturer Alaska Shelters through the Global Action Coalition, and will provide additional classroom space for the Association for the Development and Protection of Children in downtown Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Jessica Helton, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assists with the construction of a modular shelter system in Djibouti’s Arta Region, Feb. 27, 2017. Seabees assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa helped Djiboutian soldiers construct the donated shelters for use as schools, clinics, and centers for cottage industry to promote the health, education and economic stability of the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, visited Djibouti for a multi-day engagement with religious leaders and U.S. service members.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a series of high-level visits to Africa with stops in Ethiopia, Somaliland and Puntland, Nov. 23-27, 2025. The visits were part of an East Africa trip aimed to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities.
CJTF- HOA welcomes new command senior enlisted leader
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, presided over the CJTF- HOA change of responsibility from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, outgoing CJTF- HOA command senior enlisted leader, to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mike Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA CSEL, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 11.
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, visited Djibouti for a multi-day engagement with religious leaders and U.S. service members.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a series of high-level visits to Africa with stops in Ethiopia, Somaliland and Puntland, Nov. 23-27, 2025. The visits were part of an East Africa trip aimed to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, presided over the CJTF- HOA change of responsibility from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, outgoing CJTF- HOA command senior enlisted leader, to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mike Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA CSEL, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 11.