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Article|Monday, May 12, 2025

Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa

The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union Naval Forces joined together for the semiannual Bull Shark 25-2 exercise in the vicinity of Arta Range, Djibouti, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies from May 5-6.

Article|Wednesday, May 7, 2025

One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, far right, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, met with various personnel during a Battlefield Circulation visit May 1-2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman routinely visits forward-deployed troops to meet with key leaders, check on the morale and welfare of service members and ensure overall mission readiness throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

Article|Tuesday, May 6, 2025

US Army engineers enhance medical capabilities at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia

The 152nd Engineer Support Company deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is playing a pivotal role in enhancing both military operations and the quality of life for service members stationed at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA), Somalia, through various construction projects, to include a recent build of a medical aid station.

Article|Friday, May 2, 2025

Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield

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.

Article|Friday, May 2, 2025

Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services

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.

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Press Release|Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Countering Extremist Calls for Violence Statement

Press Release|Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Increased military activity expected at Camp Lemonnier

Press Release|Monday, February 10, 2025

CJTF-HOA works with U.S. Embassy Tanzania in exercise to maintain regional readiness

Press Release|Tuesday, March 25, 2025

CJTF-HOA EARF prepares for an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya