CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI, May 15, 2021 – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), presided over the ceremony.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), presided over the ceremony.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a coin during the French Desert Commando Course graduation at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 10, 2021. Guebre was coined for his excellent work as a translator and medic during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, helps translate during a combative lesson at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. The course is a multi-day course that challenges both U.S. and French Soldiers by challenging participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempts the water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. Guebre learned to swim a week before the start of the course in order to participate and challenge himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), passes out water during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), rucks in preparation for a night ambush exercise during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)
More than a badge; Challenging oneself, perseverance
6:41 AM5/13/2021
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, challenged himself by participating in this month’s iteration of the French Desert Commando Course.
Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, arrives at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for an Iftar and prayer to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)
Djiboutian Cleric leads Ramadan prayers for CJTF-HOA military members
1:45 PM4/30/2021
Imam Hassan Ahmed Migane, and other prominent Djiboutian Muslim leaders, led a Muslim Maghrib sunset prayer for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) service members to close out the day’s Ramadan fast at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2021.
Civil Affairs East Africa, US Embassy dedicate library to Djiboutian Ministry of Education
12:00 AM4/27/2021
Members of Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) celebrate the inauguration of a library funded by the U.S. government April 27, 2021, in Damerjog, Djibouti. The library was handed over to the Djiboutian Ministry of Education and will benefit nearly 900 Damerjog students.
Djiboutian Cleric leads Ramadan prayers for CJTF-HOA military members
12:00 AM4/26/2021
Imam Hassan Ahmed Migane, Imam of the Gachamaleh Mosque, visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2021 to commemorate Iftar, the end of Ramadan meal that breaks the Ramadan fast, and pray with U.S. servicemembers. This was the first time the Imam visited the base, meeting with servicemembers and strengthening partnerships between countries.
(U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)