Stories from September 2017 results: 6

U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, CJTF-HOA, carries U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, during combat evacuation care training as part of the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 14, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics. The Army medics open the course to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members

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September 16, 2017 The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Group medics here instructed Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen during a weeklong causality-care course, Sept. 11-15.

U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit convoy troops and supplies during Alligator Dagger – a two-week exercise that prepares incoming Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit teams to integrate and synchronize warfighting capabilities in the U.S. Central Command's area of operations. Approximately 2,000 Sailors and Marines from the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the command ship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3; USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52); USS San Diego (LPD 22); USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3); Battalion Landing Team 1/5; Aviation Combat Element VMM-161 (reinforced) and the Logistics Combat Element CLB-15 are participating in the third iteration of this exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood/Released)

CJTF-HOA supports CENTCOM’s Alligator Dagger exercise

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September 16, 2017 The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa recently provided support and coordination for Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during Alligator Dagger, a two-week exercise hosted in and around Djibouti several times a year to integrate and synchronize warfighting capabilities.

Service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier participate in the ruck march portion of the Joint Warrior Competition, Djibouti, Sep. 9, 2017. The grueling course traversed the camp and a nearby Djiboutian beach, looping down and back to accommodate a 7-km run, 600-meter swim and 7-km ruck march. The event was an opportunity for participants to appreciate the joint military force, showcase teamwork and remember 9/11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA 9/11 remembrance competition strengthens bodies, bonds of joint-branch warriors

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September 11, 2017 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier and tenant units shed blood, sweat and tears during the Joint Warrior Competition here, Sept. 9.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Manh Pham (right), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks with members of the French Army during a bilateral tabletop exercise focusing on multiple unit support and response to a mass casualty incident at Camp Lemonnier, Sept. 6, 2017. The tabletop exercise was a first step in preparation for future bilateral exercises with French forces to further strengthen military relationships and medical-response capabilities in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Camp Lemonnier personnel exercise mass casualty response procedure with French partners

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September 9, 2017 Personnel assigned to Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) participated in a bilateral exercise with French troops here, Sept. 6. The purpose was to exercise multiple unit support and response to a mass casualty (MASCAL) incident.

(On far right) Lt. Col. Erica Himes, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Group veterinarian, spays a cat at Caritas Djibouti, Aug. 30, 2017. Veterinarians from CJTF-HOA’s 443rd CAB FXSP perform medical care on animals throughout the Horn of Africa to both accomplish the mission of assisting partner nations maintain a secure, stable East Africa, and also to foster international partnerships and goodwill. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA civil affairs veterinarians assist in diminishing animal disease, overpopulation in Djibouti

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September 5, 2017 The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) Functional Specialty Group (FXSP) veterinarians spayed, dewormed and immunized the cats of Caritas Djibouti here, Aug 30.

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A congressional delegation (CODEL) and military escorts board a C-130J Hercules on Aug. 27, 2017, as they visit various locations within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. During their three-day visit, the CODEL met U.S. service members and learned more about the U.S. military mission in East Africa. The CODEL included the following congressmen, all of whom are on the House Armed Service Committee; Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) representing the 8th District of Georgia; Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) representing the 20th District of California; and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) representing the 33rd District of Texas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA hosts congressional delegation

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September 2, 2017 Members of a congressional delegation (CODEL) traveled to various locations within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility Aug. 26 to Aug. 30 to meet with U.S. service members and learn more about the U.S. military mission in East Africa.

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