CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops
12:15 PM7/8/2017
A French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter hovers over the Gulf of Tadjoura during a bilateral water operations exercise pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops
12:12 PM7/8/2017
A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 is hoisted from into a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops
12:10 PM7/8/2017
A French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter hovers over the Gulf of Tadjoura during a bilateral water operations exercise, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops
12:07 PM7/8/2017
A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 assists with hoisting another French Air Force member and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, into a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. This exercise marked the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise between the 82 ERQS and French forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops
11:59 AM7/8/2017
U.S. Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the French Air Force’s Transport Squadron ET 88 participated in the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura July 3.
Seabees of CJTF-HOA continue with Art-region medical clinic
1:25 PM7/7/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Seabees of CJTF-HOA continue with Art-region medical clinic
1:25 PM7/7/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Seabees of CJTF-HOA continue with Art-region medical clinic
1:25 PM7/7/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Seabees of CJTF-HOA continue with Arta-region medical clinic
1:20 PM7/7/2017
After beginning construction of a medical clinic in the Arta Region of Djibouti, Africa, a few months ago, the U.S. Navy Seabees deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, are staying true to their "Can Do!" adage.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class, Robert Edwards, a senior maintenance non-commissioned officer with the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry, Task Force Warrior, an associated unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, shares his knowledge of vehicle operations and preventative maintenance with members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces in Dikhil, Djibouti on June 28, 2017. These visits support CJTF-HOA’s efforts to build positive relationships within the region and assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
Members of 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, an associated unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, pose for a photo with children from Sagallou, Djibouti during a key leader engagement on June 28, 2017. These visits support CJTF-HOA’s efforts to build positive relationships within the region and assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Frank Nordby, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, an associated unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets a village elder of Sagallou, Djibouti during a key leader engagement on June 28, 2017. These visits support CJTF-HOA’s efforts to build positive relationships within the region and assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. Army Capt. Adam McCaffrey, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, an associated unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks with Yousef Idris, a regional veterinarian in Tadjourah during a key leader engagement on June 27, 2017. These visits support CJTF-HOA’s efforts to build positive relationships within the region and assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
Members of 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, an associated unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, met with the préfet of Tadjourah during a key leader engagement on June 27, 2017. Key Leader Engagements support the many efforts of CJTF-HOA by forming connections with distinguished members of the local populace to gain cooperation and, ideally, support for U.S. operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
It starts with a hearty handshake and a pleasant exchange of greetings and ends with smiles of gratitude and appreciation. Personal interaction between U.S. Army Soldiers of the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, a unit associated with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and regional partners go a long way to assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity.
CJTF-HOA Soldiers’ combatives craft warrior ethos of physical, mental strength
11:41 AM6/30/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Rodney Drew’s body slapped down hard on the padded floor, reverberating throughout the room. Sparring with U.S. Army Pfc. Kurt Sikes, both Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), heisted and heaved one another, alternating control with each movement.
CJTF-HOA Soldiers’ combatives craft warrior ethos of physical, mental strength
8:39 AM6/30/2017
Members of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa conducted a class for combatives instruction at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 26 - 30, 2017. The weeklong course will train approximately 30 Soldiers to be instructors for first-level hand-to-hand combat. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA Soldiers’ combatives craft warrior ethos of physical, mental strength
8:29 AM6/30/2017
A Soldier of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, practices combatives maneuvers during the Basic Combatives Instructor Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 26 – 30. The 40-hour course teaches participants to train fellow Soldiers, and could be useful in assisting the instruction of partner nation defense forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA Soldiers’ combatives craft warrior ethos of physical, mental strength
8:20 AM6/30/2017
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, watch as instructors display hand-to-hand combat maneuvers while teaching the Basic Combatives Instructor Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 26 – 30. The approximately 30 Soldiers who participated in the training are augmenting the mission of CJTF-HOA by being prepared to protect U.S. military, diplomatic and civilian personnel, facilities and interests. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA participates in 40th Djiboutian Independence Day’s military parade
12:37 PM6/29/2017
U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)