Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa

Victor John, Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance program operations manager, speaks to audience members during the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 U.S. embassy representatives from each East African country and organizations including the African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and AFRICOM components attended the event to kick start the process of synchronizing and prioritizing all activities in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)

By Senior Airman Peter Thompson , Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Jan 24, 2016

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell conducted a battlefield circulation visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, to provide members with physical therapy care, along with other medical resources.

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

Forward-deployed to Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Kismayo, Somalia, the 152nd Engineer Support Company plays a vital role in supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa operations across East Africa.

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

CJTF-HOA

Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa