Task Force Paxton Replaces Task Force Tomahawk as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brent Weece, commander of Task Force Tomahawk, speaks to a mixed crowd of distinguished guests and service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb. 10, 2024. Weece highlighted some of the major accomplishments of his task force and thanked his soldiers for their servitude in the security posts across the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

By Sgt. Jalen Miller , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb 19, 2024

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.

Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

CJTF-HOA

Task Force Paxton Replaces Task Force Tomahawk as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit