U.S. Army Spc. Gabriel Rudicel, an air traffic control operator with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, discusses an incoming flight with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Deitrick Garcia, an air traffic control equipment repairer with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion at Baledogle Military Airfield, April 11, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Deitrick Garcia, an air traffic control equipment repairer with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion drives in front of the passenger terminal at Baledogle Military Airfield, April 11, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Sgt Deonte Garvey, an airfield management element noncommissioned officer with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, poses for a photo at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
A bird flies near the runway at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Ripley, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion performs a foreign object debris check on the runway at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army combat medics from Task Force Paxton, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard joined Air Force Pararescue from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Navy Corpsman from 2nd Air Control Squadron, and French Security Forces with Military Working Dogs to conduct Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Mar. 26, 2024.
The purpose of the training is to ensure interoperability with key U.S. and foreign partner assets to conduct medical care on the MWDs and to expedite patient transfers to and from aircraft in the event lifesaving measures and medical evacuation are needed.
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Ripley, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion performs a foreign object debris check on the runway at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Spc. Gabriel Rudicel, an air traffic control operator with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, talks on the radio as he watches an aircraft arrive at Baledogle Military Airfield, April 11, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Ripley, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion performs a foreign object debris check on the runway at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th AOB provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
An MV-22 Osprey lands at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. The 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion provides air traffic control and airfield management support for outstations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Franklin Jr., an air traffic controller with the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, speaks on the radio with a pilot at Magagoni Airfield, Kenya on April 10, 2024. Controllers are responsible for coordinating aircraft movements and logging flights to ensure safe and efficient operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kevin Nious)
The final approach: 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion embark on last deployment before deactivation
5:29 AM4/28/2024
After 37 years of providing airfield management and air traffic support at deployed locations throughout the world, the 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion embarks on their final deployment with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The unit will be dissolved upon completion of their tour as part of a U.S. Army reorganization plan.
CJTF-HOA & Camp Lemonnier Host K9 Veterans Day 5K & Military Dog Demonstrations
By SSgt Juan Paz
Date: March 23, 2024
DJIBOUTI, East Africa – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier Working Dogs commemorated K9 Veterans Day on March 16, 2024, with a series of impactful demonstrations highlighting the invaluable role of military working dogs (MWDs) in East Africa.
Service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier engaged in a spirited 5K run, setting the stage for a showcase of precision and discipline by the highly trained K9 units. From detection training to patrol work and obedience drills, attendees witnessed the unwavering dedication and readiness of these canine teams.
"Maintaining operational readiness is paramount in this dynamic environment," remarked Senior Airman Tessa Spare, a seasoned military working dog handler with CJTF-HOA. "Our continuous training ensures that we are prepared to face any threat, anywhere."
Integral to their readiness is the capability of handlers to administer immediate medical care to their K9 partners in the field. Trained in K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), handlers play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of their canine companions and optimizing force posture and capabilities.
The event also served as a solemn tribute to K9 Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of military working dogs past and present. “We as handlers know the sacrifices our K9s make” Spare reflected. “They do everything they can do to protect us. So when they retire, it's our turn to take care of them and give them the best retirement they can and K9 Veterans Day is one way we get to honor them.”
As the event concluded, the resounding message echoed: readiness is non-negotiable, and the bond between service members and their K9 counterparts is unbreakable. Together, they stand as a testament to the commitment to peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
CJTF-HOA's presence in East Afric
CJTF-HOA & Camp Lemonnier Host K9 Veterans Day 5K & Military Dog Demonstrations
By SSgt Juan Paz
Date: March 23, 2024
DJIBOUTI, East Africa – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier Working Dogs commemorated K9 Veterans Day on March 16, 2024, with a series of impactful demonstrations highlighting the invaluable role of military working dogs (MWDs) in East Africa.
Service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier engaged in a spirited 5K run, setting the stage for a showcase of precision and discipline by the highly trained K9 units. From detection training to patrol work and obedience drills, attendees witnessed the unwavering dedication and readiness of these canine teams.
"Maintaining operational readiness is paramount in this dynamic environment," remarked Senior Airman Tessa Spare, a seasoned military working dog handler with CJTF-HOA. "Our continuous training ensures that we are prepared to face any threat, anywhere."
Integral to their readiness is the capability of handlers to administer immediate medical care to their K9 partners in the field. Trained in K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), handlers play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of their canine companions and optimizing force posture and capabilities.
The event also served as a solemn tribute to K9 Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of military working dogs past and present. “We as handlers know the sacrifices our K9s make” Spare reflected. “They do everything they can do to protect us. So when they retire, it's our turn to take care of them and give them the best retirement they can and K9 Veterans Day is one way we get to honor them.”
As the event concluded, the resounding message echoed: readiness is non-negotiable, and the bond between service members and their K9 counterparts is unbreakable. Together, they stand as a testament to the commitment to peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
CJTF-HOA's presence in East Afric
CJTF-HOA & Camp Lemonnier Host K9 Veterans Day 5K & Military Dog Demonstrations
By SSgt Juan Paz
Date: March 23, 2024
DJIBOUTI, East Africa – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier Working Dogs commemorated K9 Veterans Day on March 16, 2024, with a series of impactful demonstrations highlighting the invaluable role of military working dogs (MWDs) in East Africa.
Service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier engaged in a spirited 5K run, setting the stage for a showcase of precision and discipline by the highly trained K9 units. From detection training to patrol work and obedience drills, attendees witnessed the unwavering dedication and readiness of these canine teams.
"Maintaining operational readiness is paramount in this dynamic environment," remarked Senior Airman Tessa Spare, a seasoned military working dog handler with CJTF-HOA. "Our continuous training ensures that we are prepared to face any threat, anywhere."
Integral to their readiness is the capability of handlers to administer immediate medical care to their K9 partners in the field. Trained in K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), handlers play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of their canine companions and optimizing force posture and capabilities.
The event also served as a solemn tribute to K9 Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of military working dogs past and present. “We as handlers know the sacrifices our K9s make” Spare reflected. “They do everything they can do to protect us. So when they retire, it's our turn to take care of them and give them the best retirement they can and K9 Veterans Day is one way we get to honor them.”
As the event concluded, the resounding message echoed: readiness is non-negotiable, and the bond between service members and their K9 counterparts is unbreakable. Together, they stand as a testament to the commitment to peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
CJTF-HOA's presence in East Afric