Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
U.S. Navy Capt. John Tully, U.S. Embassy to the Republic of Djibouti senior defense official and defense attaché, salutes as he is given the flag by U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Morgan, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Djibouti New European Cemetery, Djibouti, May 29, 2017. Brig. Gen Howard Purcell, CJTF-HOA deputy commander, far right, contributed remarks during the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elisabeth Erickson, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Plans & Policy Directorate posture planner, completes pushups while wearing a 20-pound vest during a CJTF-HOA Memorial Day fitness challenge held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. The event was created to symbolize the sacrifices made by fallen military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
Participants in a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Memorial Day fitness challenge prepare for one of the two running portions of the event held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. Nearly 200 members from CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier and international partners took part in the occasion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
A participant in a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Memorial Day fitness challenge resets his stance to continue with pushups during the event held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. The event included two miles of running, 100 pullups, 200 pushups and 300 air squats with an option of wearing 20-pound body armor. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa, train Somali National Army soldiers May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa, train Somali National Army soldiers May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa stand with Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division present certificates of training completion to Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu Somalia. The six-week course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army Capt. Seth Church with the 101st Airborne Division stands in front of a military formations of Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Church was one of five trainers the U.S. sent at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia to train its soldiers on logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Miller with the 101st Airborne Division holds the American flag during a graduation ceremony for Somali National Army soldiers May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
A Soldier with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division holds certificates that were given to Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre speaks to Somali National Army soldiers and their U.S. trainers at a graduation ceremony for a logistics course May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The six-week logistics training event, focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies, is the first of several the U.S. plans to hold at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz speaks with U.S. Army Capt. Seth Church, 101st Airborne Division, 426th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, training team officer in charge of a logistics training course, following a graduation ceremony on May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia, where nearly 60 Somali National Army soldiers received their certificates of completion. The logistics course, offered through U.S. Army Africa and U.S. Africa Command, focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
A Somali National Army soldier receives his certificate of completion from a logistics course taught by the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The six-week logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Somali National Army soldiers of the Danab battalion conduct convoy operations training with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Somali National Army soldiers of the Danab battalion conduct convoy operations training with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Aguirre, a mechanic with the 101st Airborne Division, 426th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, teaches a logistics course to Somali National Army soldiers May 22, 2017, in in Mogadishu, Somalia. The six-week logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies.
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Five U.S. Army 101st Airborne Soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Africa to train Somali National Army soldiers stand at a graduation formation on May 23, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The six-week logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
U.S. Service members from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa meet and mingle with residents of the village of Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, travelled to the village of Holhol to conduct a counter-violent-extremism assessment in support of the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s effort to neutralize violent extremist organizations and create a stable, secure environment in East Africa (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
U.S. Army Capt. Timothy Samms, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3 officer-in-charge, converses with residents of the village of Holhol, Djibouti during a key leader engagement, May 18, 2017. Supporting Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s efforts to assist the region in furthering security and stability, key leader engagements are essential to establish relationships with African partners and are built on trust, dependability, and shared security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
A child tosses a ball with Fatouma Omar Guedi, a language interpreter, in the village of Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. Language interpreters are essential to the success of civil affairs operations and act as liaisons between the military personnel and local key leaders in the Horn-of-Africa nations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
Children pose for a picture in Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, travelled to the village of Holhol to conduct a counter-violent-extremism assessment in support of the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s effort to neutralize violent extremist organizations in the region to create a stable, secure environment in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
U.S. Army Sgt. Grady Kissee and Sgt. Robert Hawkins, both assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Military Information Support Operations, play soccer with children in the village of Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. Tactical Psychological Operations team members travelled with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, to the village of Holhol to conduct a counter violent extremism assessment in support of the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s effort to neutralize violent extremist organizations to create a stable, secure environment in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Roberto Roig and Spc. Andre Spence, both assigned to 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, cross rocky terrain as they approach the village of Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, travelled to the village to conduct a counter-violent-extremism assessment in support of the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s effort to neutralize violent extremist organizations and achieve a stable, secure environment in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
Kamil Mohamed, a language interpreter, communicates a message to U.S. Army Capt. Timothy Samms, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3 officer-in-charge, during a key leader engagement in Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. Supporting Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa’s efforts to assist the region in furthering security and stability, key leader engagements are essential to establish relationships with African partners and are built on trust, dependability, and shared security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
Civil Affairs Team assesses violent extremism threats, utilize partnerships to accomplish mission
Fatouma Omar Guedi, a language interpreter, plays a game with several children in the village of Holhol, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. Language interpreters are essential to the success of civil affairs operations and act as liaisons between the military personnel and local key leaders in the east Africa region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA Seabees construct connection while working on clinic
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, U.S. Navy Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assesses her work building a safety fence line for a medical clinic in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees working on the project also spent time building bonds with the children attending the school near the jobsite. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees construct connection while working on clinic
Members of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, finish their day's work at the construction site located in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are currently working to build a medical clinic for the local populous. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Kirkpatrick, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), uses a grinder to prep metal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The Seabees use their specialized construction-based skillsets to help create a stable and secure environment in East Africa for our services members at Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Kirkpatrick, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a grinder to prep metal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The Seabees use their specialized construction-based skillsets to help create a stable and secure environment in East Africa for our services members at Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Maggart, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), uses a drill to help create manhole covers for the Djiboutian community at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The U.S. Navy is one of multiple military and civilian entities here that directs its resources toward helping develop a stable East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
Members of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, finish their day’s work at the construction site located in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are currently working to build a medical clinic for the local populous. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assesses her work building a safety fence line for a medical clinic in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees working on the project also spent time building bonds with the children attending the school near the jobsite. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Patrice Young and Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, both Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabees deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, dig the groundwork for a safety fence line next to a school in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are working to construct a medical facility, while fostering friendly relationships with the Djiboutian people. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, plays a hand-clapping game with a student while on break near the Seabees job site in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The nearly 10-person team is working to build both a medical clinic and bond with the regional people. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier dance with children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. U.S. Service members assigned to the Combined joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, periodically visit with the mission to donate food items, toys, clothing and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with service members from Camp Lemonnier, in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. U.S. Service members assigned to the Combined joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, periodically visit with the mission to donate food items, toys, clothing and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti is one of the many operations that function within Caritas Internationalis, which has an overall mission to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
A child takes a photo of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson posing with other children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Henderson was one of more than 20 service members from Camp Lemonnier to visit Caritas Djibouti as part of an ongoing initiative to build partnerships with local religious leaders and humanitarian organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
U.S. Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Director of Religious Affairs plays a hand game with a child from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Religious Affairs Office, organizes frequent trips to Caritas Djibouti as part of an ongoing effort to build sustainable partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)