The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone
By CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of AfricaDjbouti, DjboutiSep 09, 2020
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CJTF-HOA soldiers receive combat patch
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army Col. Jennifer Mykins, J3 director of operations, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers closing remarks during a patching ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army Col. Jennifer Mykins, J3 director of operations, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), presents a soldier a U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2020. The combat patch distinguishes soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder, opposite the higher headquarters unit patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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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.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
United States Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
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.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
United States Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.