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Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
Sgt. Danielle Damask, preventative medicine non-commissioned officer in charge, demonstrates placing a tourniquet on a K - 9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course brought together over 80 joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
U.S. Army Capt. Luke Lehrling, veterinarian services director, and Sgt. Danielle Damask, preventative medicine non-commissioned officer in charge, simulate tactical combat casualty care on a K9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Public Affairs Specialist
Jennifer Glossinger, a humanitarian assistance advisor to the military with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, expounds on the historical roots of U.S. foreign aid during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The JHOC’s purpose is to teach participants the role of the U.S. government as it responds to international disasters and humanitarian emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
A U.S. Service Member reads a course manual during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The JHOC is designed to teach participants the U.S. government’s role in response efforts for international disasters and humanitarian emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
Participants engage in a case study while attending the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. During a crisis, USAID supplies life-saving resources including food, water, shelter and emergency healthcare for vulnerable populations in the affected area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa personnel review the disaster response for Typhoon Haiyan during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The United States Agency for International Development is an independent organization that provides assistance around the world under the policy guidance of the Secretary of State and is the government’s primary arm for development and humanitarian assistance activities abroad. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Joint service members alongside political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates partake in the first service member led Iftar dinner at the Diplomatic Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar dinner is the dinner in which practicing Muslims break the daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by photojournalist Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Joint service members alongside political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates partake in the first service member led Iftar dinner at the Diplomatic Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar dinner is the dinner in which practicing Muslims break the daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by photojournalist Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Civil Affairs - East Africa Service Members joined Djiboutian political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates meet for an Iftar at the Diplomatic Studies Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar is the meal following sunset in which practicing Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J takes off in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The ability of a Joint Force Commander to move their forces fluidly across the theater to seize, retain and utilize initiatives against an adversary is key to ensuring readiness and resilience, and protecting assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns, Djibouti
Joint Environment Requires Joint Partnership
Commandant (Major) Eric from the 03/011 CORSE French fighter squadron shows 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters emergency procedures on the French Mirage 2000 at Base aerienne 188 “Colonel Massart”, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2023. These joint training opportunities increase capabilities for both American and French Forces operating in east Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan LaPoint)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, addresses Soldiers during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibout on on Feb. 19, 2023. The New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Capt. Trey Maevers Commander of 294th Engineer support company, speaks to soldiers from his company and the 319th Engineer support company during a transfer-of- authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 19, 2023. During the ceremony Soldiers from the
New York Army National Guard's 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Clyburn SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Capt. Trey Maevers Commander of 294th Engineer Support Company, speaks to soldiers during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Feb. 19 2023. During the ceremony Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
Soliders from two engineering quadron companies preform a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouton on Feb. 19, 2023. The New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) leadership, left, cases their colors while VMM-364 (REIN) uncases their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) leadership cases their colors while VMM-364 (REIN) uncases their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced (VMM-364) assumes authority of the Marine tiltrotor mission from VMM-226 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, talks to Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) and VMM-364 (REIN) following a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within CJTF-HOA’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
Members of the Armed Forces of Djibouti signal communications section set up and test long-range radio capabilities using high frequency (HF) radios during a knowledge exchange with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa communications directorate, CJ-6, in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. HF radios are broad, long range radios that provide a wider communication range, whereas the handheld radios are a shorter distance radio and work in conjunction with manpack radios for maximum communication efficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, demonstrate the capabilities of the High Frequency/Very High Frequency manpack radio to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. The exchange helped the FAD to be more efficient with their equipment and prepare for upcoming exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, demonstrate the capabilities of the long-range high frequency (HF) radio for the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. The exchange helped the FAD to be more efficient with their equipment and prepare for upcoming exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, share information with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section on their new high frequency (HF) radio equipment during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. HF radios are broad, long range radios that provide a wider communication range, whereas the handheld radios are a shorter distance radio and work in conjunction with manpack radios for maximum communication efficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, serving as Task Force Wolfhound while deployed to the Horn of Africa, take the oath of allegiance administered by Supervisor Immigration Services Officer Juan Wood and became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. Fifteen Soldiers from 10 different countries swore their allegiance to the United States while deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, gives distinguished remarks and shares monumental moments of some of the Soldiers’ immigration stories at a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. This was the first naturalization ceremony ever held at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, known as Task Force Wolfhound, shares the Irish immigrant history of the famed Irish Brigade that fought during the Civil War during a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. A naturalization ceremony marks the culmination of the immigration process and the last step to becoming a U.S. citizen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation, Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB) transferred authority of the air operations mission to 2nd Battalion, 130th Aviation AOB during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. The Airfield Operations Battalion is tasked with ensuring safe air passage throughout challenging airspace in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of interest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Travis Betz, commander of the 1-58th Air Operations Battalion (AOB), and Command Sgt. Maj. Brice Jackson, the senior enlisted leader of the 1-58th AOB, cased their unit’s colors to signify the end of the unit’s authority and the completion of their mission during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. The AOB is tasked with ensuring safe air passage throughout challenging airspace in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of interest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Lt. Col. Patrick J. Szvetitz, commander of the 2-130th Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), and Command Sgt. Maj. Melodie Hunt, the senior enlisted leader of the 2-130th AOB unfurl their unit’s colors to signify the start of their mission during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. CJTF-HOA provides dependable, tactical and strategic support to operations across East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Travis Betz, commander of the 1-58th Air Operations Battalion expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to command the air operations mission at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. CJTF-HOA provides dependable, tactical and strategic support to operations across East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Service Members are presented with the French Desert Commando Badge during a ceremony following the completion of the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 02, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Service Members stand in formation during a ceremony following the completion of the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 02, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Dorvee, the Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, senior enlisted leader, crawls across a rope during the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 01, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Spc. Rafael Ramos, a signal support system specialist assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, traverses a rope bridge during the French Desert Commando Course from Feb. 01, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Spc. Barry Lindenoll, an infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, traverses a cable during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 29, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, scales a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brendan Kalaf, the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, executive officer, leaps from a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brendan Kalaf, the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, executive officer, overcomes a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Harford, first sergeant for the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron located at Manda Bay, Kenya poses next to his unit's welcome sign. A former F-15 aircraft crew chief and current first sergeant with the 159th Maintenance Squadron, Louisiana Air National Guard back home in New Orleans, Harford is the only member from his unit deployed to Manda Bay
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Manda Bay, Kenya
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Harford, first sergeant for the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron located at Manda Bay, talks to U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa while she visited Manda Bay on Feb. 20, 2023. A first sergeant’s responsibilities include the readiness, health, morale, welfare and quality of life of their Airmen to ensure a mission-ready force. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Manda Bay, Kenya
