404th Civil Affairs Function Specialty Team Conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Carabinieri

U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Hellein, a combat medic with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team, observes as Italian Vice-brigadiere Dennis Xamin, a carabinieri with the 1st Paratroopers Carabinieri Regiment, Tuscania, reviews the steps of calling in a nine-line medical evacuation request during a Combat Lifesaver Course on Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, April 28, 2018. The medics were overseeing the combat lifesaver lanes, which are the final task for the students prior to completion of the course. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

By Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison , CJTF-HOA Public Affairs May 04, 2018

US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater

The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations

I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal. Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.

152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.

US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater

Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations

152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.

US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater

Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations

152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.

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404th Civil Affairs Function Specialty Team Conducts Combat Lifesaver Course for Carabinieri