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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, work together through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day strengthened not only military skills, but also camaraderie and warrior ethos between U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service member, assigned to Team One, runs through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in the tire obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. The obstacle course contained five different sections including high knees, crouch run, hip-high barriers, group wall climb and high crawl. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in the tire obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. The obstacle course contained five different sections including high knees, crouch run, hip-high barriers, group wall climb and high crawl. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Army soldiers prepare a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Members from Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa partner with personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces as they work together during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Before the competition the team enjoyed lunch together embracing comradery and partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Teams of Djibouti military and Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti service members collaborated in successfully completing the Warrior Day obstacle course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, poses for a photo with U.S. Army, and Djibouti service members after competing in Warrior day in Djibouti, Africa, Feb. 04, 2025. Warrior day training is a semi annual exercise done with the Djibouti Armed Forces. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A member of the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade discussed with Djbiutians on how the events of warrior day would work at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025.Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djibouti forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A U.S. Marine, assigned to Team One, low crawls through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. The shared challenges during Warrior Day brought U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members together, enhancing cooperation and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) and U.S. Armed Forces service members, assigned to Team One, prepare for the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A group consisting of members from Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa and personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces work together to get over a wall as part of the obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams worked together learning communication and partnership during the Warrior Day Competition alongside our Djiboutian partners. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A U.S. Marine, assigned to Team One, hurdles through an obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. The shared challenges during Warrior Day brought U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members together, enhancing cooperation and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A US Army soldier on team Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa participates in hurdles during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Team members navigated the obstacles by moving over the hurdles without touching them with their hands. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Marines and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to team one, perform a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members demonstrated warrior ethos and teamwork during this part of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in a high crawl during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams integrated and worked together to get through three different competitions including an obstacle course, a tactical medical situation and a virtual shooting range. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Teams made up of US and Djibouti military service members celebrate their successes as they navigate through different challenges presented during the Warrior Day competition held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with our Djiboutian partners through the development of camaraderie and strengthening of the partnership between CJTF-HOA and FAD through teamwork and shared challenges(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, poses for a photo with U.S. Navy and Djibouti service members after competing in Warrior day in Djibouti, Africa, Feb. 04, 2025. Warrior day training is a semi annual exercise done with the Djibouti Armed Forces. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh pose for a photo with U.S. and Djiboutian service members during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. CJTF-HOA hosted its inaugural Warrior Day, marking a significant milestone in U.S. and Djiboutian military collaboration where six mixed teams of U.S. and Djiboutian service members partnered up to compete in the event. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh pose for a photo with U.S. and Djiboutian service members, the winning team-Team One, after competing at Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. CJTF-HOA hosted its inaugural Warrior Day, marking a significant milestone in U.S. and Djiboutian military collaboration where six mixed teams of U.S. and Djiboutian service members partnered up to compete in the event. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Members on team Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa partner with personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces as they work together to apply tactical combat casualty care during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams treated a simulated causality by placing a tourniquet, applying a pressure dressing and tactically moving locations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army soldiers and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to Team Two, perform a wall climb during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with the U.S. and Djiboutian FAD partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army soldiers and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, run the obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with the U.S. and Djiboutian FAD partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh pose for a photo with U.S. and Djiboutian service members during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. CJTF-HOA hosted its inaugural Warrior Day, marking a significant milestone in U.S. and Djiboutian military collaboration where six mixed teams of U.S. and Djiboutian service members partnered up to compete in the event. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines, assigned to team one, prepare to apply a tourniquet during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members sharpened their skills through competition while strengthening the foundation of a lasting partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh pose for a photo with U.S. and Djiboutian service members during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. CJTF-HOA hosted its inaugural Warrior Day, marking a significant milestone in U.S. and Djiboutian military collaboration where six mixed teams of U.S. and Djiboutian service members partnered up to compete in the event. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
U.S. Marines and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to Team One, celebrate after completing the obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day strengthened not only military skills, but also camaraderie and warrior ethos between U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
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Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, aim during the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted its inaugural Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on February 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Djiboutian military collaboration.
Warrior Day, designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen bonds between U.S. service members and Djibouti’s Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD), featured joint team-based exercises aimed at fostering teamwork, cohesion, and tactical skill development. The event underscores CJTF-HOA’s ongoing commitment to regional stability and security through shared training and Cooperation.
“This event allowed us to integrate and demonstrate how our forces work together,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marzouk Latoundji, a Warrior Day volunteer. “Beyond the competition, we built friendships and deepened our mutual understanding.”
Six mixed teams competed across three stations: a gunfighter virtual shooting range, a medical assessment and response drill, and an obstacle course. These challenges tested participants' physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and ability to operate effectively under pressure.
“The challenges we face today are designed to push us to our limits, testing our communication, strategy, and ability to work together under pressure,” said Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, CJTF- HOA commanding general.
In addition to the tactical exercises, Warrior Day emphasized physical and mental resilience. The camaraderie extended beyond the competition, as U.S. and Djiboutian service members shared meals, exchanged patches, and even took part in prayer together.
“During the break, I had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the Djiboutian service members while sharing a meal,” said Latoundji. “After everyone finished eating, I joined them in prayer, as we share the same Muslim faith.”
“We are proud to host this event with our partners from the FAD,” said Cashman. “Seeing the teamwork and dedication from both American and Djiboutian warriors demonstrates our shared commitment to security and cooperation in East Africa.”
The competition concluded with Team Four, securing first place. Maj. Gen. Cashman and FAD Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh awarded the winning team a first-place certificate, recognizing their outstanding performance.
“Integration and cooperation were at the forefront of this event,” said Sgt. 1st Class David Mota, CJTF-HOA NCO in charge of exercise planning. “Training together ensures we continue to develop our people, enhance readiness, and strengthen our collective operational effectiveness.”
CJTF-HOA remains dedicated to fostering strong partnerships and enhancing regional stability,
ensuring service members from both nations remain prepared to address emerging security
challenges together.
