U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, looks back at family photos at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes attributes his family and faith as his motivation to keep pushing forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, dons his Chaplain patch at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
The air was heavy that day - not just from the summer heat, but from the weight of loss that clung to everyone in the room. Families sat close together, shoulders brushing, as if physical proximity could offer some small measure of comfort. Outside the chapel, the faint hum of military vehicles was a distant reminder of the larger conflict at hand. Inside, however, time felt suspended. It was just us, the grieving, and the silence.
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, looks back at family photos at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes attributes his family and faith as his motivation to keep pushing forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, dons his Chaplain patch at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Headline: Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
11:47 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa prepare to patrol the area in the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Jumar Thomas, with Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, public works department, aims down range in the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Army Soldiers, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, fill out range cards during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in the Joint Light Leaders Course, hosted by U.S. Army Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa plan a patrol route during the Joint Light Leaders Course, hosted by U.S. Army Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Army Spc. Omar Espinoza, assigned to Task Force Associator, and Spc. Rebecca Costa, TFAS security forces team member, pose with a donkey during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Parmleyquirk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 avionics technician, participates in the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA utilizes training opportunities to maintain readiness and the ability to respond to crises, protecting U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Churchwell, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa preventative medicine noncommissioned officer in charge, fills out a range card during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course culminated with a field training exercise, where participants were challenged to maneuver across rough terrain to achieve their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa patrol the area during the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA stands ready to dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Army Spc. Alexis Eckstine, Task Force Associator radio transmission operator, conducts a patrol during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA stands ready to protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
5:56 AM5/2/2025
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors and Marines participated in the Joint Light Leaders Course to learn fundamentals of infantry tactics, planning, and leadership to build a cohesive relationship across branches to support operations and plans in East Africa.
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
12:24 PM4/25/2025
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft pilot assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, leads a discussion on casualty evacuation with Djiboutian Coast Guard members at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 16, 2025. CJTF-HOA personnel regularly participate in knowledge exchanges with Djiboutian forces, bolstering interoperability with the host nation to ensure enduring security within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
12:23 PM4/25/2025
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator teach a search and seizure class to Djiboutian Coast Guard members at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 16, 2025. Knowledge exchanges enhance interoperability with Djiboutian partner forces, bolstering defense capabilities for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)