Civil Affairs Soldiers hold first-ever ‘Language Lab’ in Balbala
6:05 PM11/30/2018
Foreign languages provide a competitive edge in career choices; their study enhances listening skills and memory, and can improve the understanding of one’s own language. These were just some of the lessons shared by Soldiers and Djiboutians during the first English Discussion Group Nov. 29, in the neighborhood of Balbala, Djibouti.
A U.S. Navy tactical patrol boat, assigned to Task Group 68.6 (TG-68.6) from Camp Lemonnier, transits the Gulf of Tadjoura, Nov. 15, 2018. TG-68.6 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and conducts joint naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Congressional delegates meet with Task Force Alamo, Texas Army National Guard, Soldiers during a congressional delegation visit at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 21, 2018. Congressional delegates traveled to Djibouti to visit U.S. forces and embassy officials, and meet with national defense leaders to understand the current posture of readiness and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
A patrol boat with Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8 comes alongside the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) while conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Oct. 23, 2018. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Foreign Liaison Officers observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Dillon, deputy commander of Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8, and Burundi Army Lt. Col. Desire Manirakiza, a foreign liaison officer (FLO) with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepare to embark for maritime security operations (MSO) at the Port of Djibouti, Oct. 23, 2018. CJTF-HOA FLOs observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
A patrol boat with Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8 conducts maritime security operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Oct. 23, 2018. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Foreign Liaison Officers observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
Republic of Korea marine Maj. Hyunchang Choi, a foreign liaison officer assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks to Master at Arms 3rd Class Daniel Ortiz, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8, during maritime security operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Oct. 23, 2018. CJTF-HOA FLOs observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
A patrol boat with Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8 conducts maritime security operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Oct. 23, 2018. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Foreign Liaison Officers observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pose for a photo during maritime security operations (MSO) with Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8 in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Oct. 23, 2018. CJTF-HOA FLOs observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:51 PM10/24/2018
Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receive a safety brief prior to observing maritime security operations (MSO) with Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8 at the Port of Djibouti, Oct. 23, 2018. The CJTF-HOA FLOs observed the operations to better understand MSO and the CRS-8 mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Foreign Liaison Officers observe U.S. Navy Maritime Security Operations
5:49 PM10/24/2018
Five Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) participated in maritime security operations (MSO) familiarization at the Port of Djibouti, Oct. 23.
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Karl W. Parsons, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, commanding general of CJTF-HOA, present awards to Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) employees on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. Craig held an awards ceremony that recognized CJTF-HOA’s three Service Members of the Quarter and KBR staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are seated prior to the beginning of a CJTF-HOA award ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. The CJTF-HOA commanding general, Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, and senior enlisted leader, Command Master Chief Karl W. Parsons, hosted an awards ceremony recognizing CJTF-HOA’s three Service Members of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Karl W. Parsons, poses for a photo with 2nd Class Michael F. Richards, an intelligence specialist for CJTF-HOA, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. Richards was recognized as the CJTF-HOA Service Member of the Quarter during an all-hands call . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks to service members during an awards ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. Craig held an awards ceremony that recognized CJTF-HOA’s three Service Members of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
U.S. Navy Capt. Robert H. Carpenter, command chaplain for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, leads prayer before lunch during a barbecue on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. CJTF-HOA leadershp hosted the barbecue after an award ceremony that honored CJTF-HOA’s three Service Members of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Karl W. Parsons, poses for a photo with Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Class Felicia Decker, an intelligence specialist for CJTF-HOA, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. Decker was recognized as the CJTF-HOA Senior Service Member of the Quarter during an all-hands call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:35 AM10/23/2018
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Karl W. Parsons, presents a quarterly award plaque and certificate to U.S. Army Spc. Emmett M. Ryan, communications specialist for CJTF-HOA, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20, 2018. Ryan was recognized as the CJTF-HOA Junior Service Member of the Quarter during a CJTF-HOA all-hands call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
CJTF-HOA Leaders Recognize Service Members during All Hands
8:32 AM10/23/2018
CJTF-HOA’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, and CJTF-HOA’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Master Chief Karl Parsons, presented quarterly awards, thanked galley employees and praised members of the CJTF-HOA staff.