U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Tyler Laplante, platoon leader, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conducts a sand table mission brief for a live-fire exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

By Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Djibouti Aug 27, 2021

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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.

CJTF-HOA welcomes new commanding general

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.

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.

CJTF-HOA welcomes new commanding general

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.

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U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa