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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Camp Lemonnier walk on the deck of the Chinese hospital ship, Ark Peace, in the Port of Djibouti, August 28, 2017. Medical personnel from Camp Lemonnier visited the Ark Peace and received a tour from Chinese medical personnel to highlight the ship’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Medical personnel visit Chinese hospital ship

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August 30, 2017 Medical personnel from Camp Lemonnier visited the Chinese Navy Hospital Ship, Ark Peace, on August 28.

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Soldiers of CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military fire to improve partnerships, proficiency

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August 30, 2017 Five members deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard to conduct small-arms training at the indoor firing range located on the FAD installation here, Aug. 28.

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Soldiers selected by 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, as Soldiers of the month while deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti, were offered the opportunity to participate in a limited AT4 live-fire exercise at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, Aug. 22, 2017. The AT4 is a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon which is disposable after just one use, making it a special opportunity to fire one. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA Soldiers of the month participate in special AT4 live-fire training

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August 25, 2017 Nine U.S. Army Soldiers selected as 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment (1-153) “Soldiers of the month” while assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a special AT4 live-fire exercise at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, Aug 22.

Far right, Alain Djeudi, a Caritas kitchen and food service volunteer, talks with U.S. Army Maj. Donald Dais, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team Environmental Health officer in charge, at Caritas Djibouti, a mission serving humanitarian aid and education to Djiboutian children living on the streets, in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug 23, 2017. Dais led a team to educate and inform volunteers at the mission regarding safe food handling and sanitation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)

Humanitarian organization in Djibouti receives disease-prevention assistance from CJTF-HOA civil affairs-led team

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August 25, 2017 Led by U.S. Army Maj. Donald Dais, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team Environmental Health officer in charge, the members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier conducted food-handler training, environmental health assessments, as well as tested multiple water sources for chlorine and bacteria levels at Caritas Djibouti – a mission serving humanitarian aid and education mostly to Djiboutian children living on the streets.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Warrior, an associated unit of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, demonstrate the use of a ground control station in an airfield in southern Djibouti, Aug. 21, 2017. The demonstration was given in an effort to help the Djibouti Armed Forces determine if the RQ-11 Raven remotely piloted aircraft might benefit FAD operations that maintain stability and security in and around Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

CJTF-HOA conducts Raven RQ-11 demo for Djiboutian Forces

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August 23, 2017 The Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) are working steadily towards increasing their capability to operate remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) with U.S. assistance. On Aug. 21, Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) Task Force Warrior, deployed to Camp, Lemmonier, Djibouti, from the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, conducted the first official demonstration of the Raven RQ-11 to FAD personnel.

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Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Logistics Directorate’s Base Operating Support-Integrator office coordinate support resources at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 18, 2017. U.S. Africa Command designated CJTF-HOA as BOS-I in August 2016, putting the 500-person task force in charge of coordinating the efficient use of mission resources to sustain U.S. forces in forward operating locations in Somalia. Currently, CJTF-HOA’s main effort is to improve security in Somalia by neutralizing violent extremist organizations like al-Shabaab and successfully transitioning security responsibilities from the African Union Mission in Somalia to the Somali National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Alán Ortiz)

CJTF-HOA brings experience, abilities together to conduct sustainment operations across Somalia

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August 21, 2017 A small, dedicated team of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from several different units within the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) are using their diverse skills and capabilities to provide logistics and life-support services to service members forward deployed throughout Somalia.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer John Young of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE raises the Djiboutian flag dedicated to the local village Chief Hassan Diama as Seabees assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa gather for the flag ceremony at a remote village in the Arta region of Djibouti, Aug. 17, 2017. The flag-raising ceremony represented the enduring relationships created as the NMCB 1 worked to build a clinic complex there. NMCB 133 has replaced NMCB 1 and will continue working on the project. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood)

CJTF-HOA Seabees leave behind strong bonds with a Djiboutian village prior to re-deployment

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August 19, 2017 CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI – As Seabees of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) ONE, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transfer authority to the incoming unit, NMCB 133, they will leave behind more than a memory of hard work and hot days while working on a humanitarian civic assistance project in Djibouti – they will leave behind village of grateful people and lasting friendships.

Uganda People’s Defence Force Marines work on a psychological operations training exercise with the guidance of the 346th Tactical Psychological Operations Company (Airborne) who are deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at the Uganda Senior Command and Staff College in Jinja, Uganda, Aug. 14, 2017. The ability to understand the operational environment and work toward long-term solutions remains a critical component in deterring violent extremist organizations who create instability throughout the African continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Ugandan military forces mature skills in psychological operation to counter VEOs

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August 18, 2017 JINJA, Uganda –As violent extremist organizations (VEOs) continue to conduct violent acts in East Africa, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UDPF) are working with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to mature their use of psychological operations to counter these atrocities.

British Army Capt. Doug Collett (far right), U.K. Mission Support Team member, gives instruction during an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) course in Mogadishu, Somalia, Aug. 7, 2017. Soldiers from five countries supporting African Union Mission in Somalia are taking the British-led ISR course to improve their intelligence-gathering capabilities in the fight against violent extremist organizations like al-Shabaab in East Africa. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Hurt/Released)

AMISOM intel-gathering capabilities strengthened through U.S., British assistance

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August 18, 2017 African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops are making strides in improving their intelligence-gathering capabilities in the fight against violent extremist organizations like al-Shabaab following a recent month-long intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) course taught by both U.S. and British military personnel.

U.S. military members complete a wall rope climb during a physical training test at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 5, 2017. The test was in preparation for an upcoming multi-day French Desert Commando Course that will challenge 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 Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Service members prepare for French Desert Commando Course

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August 5, 2017 U.S. military members conducted a physical training test at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 5, 2017. The test was in preparation for an upcoming multi-day French Desert Commando Course that will challenge participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Wallace, a dental specialist with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion functional specialty team, showcases proper teeth brushing techniques on a dental typodont during an oral hygiene demonstration in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 8, 2017. With demonstrations such as these, the team is accomplishing a Civil Affairs core task of building partnerships and relationships with local populations that will assist the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in its efforts to achieve security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care

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August 12, 2017 In a classroom filled with dozens of children, members of the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion functional specialty team conducted an oral hygiene demonstration in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug. 8.

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A convoy of construction vehicles navigate through a range near Arta, Djibouti, July 28, 2017. Members of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One completed a project to improve and develop the roadways. NMCB One supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa through the completion various construction projects throughout East Africa that aid promoting stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Equipment operators complete road construction to help facilitate US/French mission operations

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August 1, 2017 A project several months in the making finally came to fruition July 30 with the help of a few equipment operators from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

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Mr. Scott B. Ticknor has served as the Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa since September 8, 2016. In this position, he advises the commanding general and his staff on foreign policy matters related to the command’s mission and activities in East Africa. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of State)

CJTF-HOA’s foreign policy advisor recognized with DOS award for superior performance

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July 28, 2017 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs awarded Mr. Scott Ticknor, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD), with the 2017 Robert D. Murphy Senior-Level POLAD of the Year Award July 19.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with emergency medical services personnel and members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88, transport a patient from a SA 330 Puma helicopter across the flightline, during a bilateral exercise with French forces at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti

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July 22, 2017 U.S. Navy Sailors with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and French rescue and medical personnel stationed in Djibouti participated in the first bilateral medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) exercise at a Seabee humanitarian assistance construction site in the Djibouti’s Arta region on July 19 and 20.

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a successful vendor day in Mogadishu, Somalia, July 12, 2017. This event offered an opportunity for U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson, CJTF-HOA contracting officer from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to meet with Somali businesses and explore the possibilities of sourcing services locally, saving time and expense in the long run. This also promotes stability and economic growth within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. Sixteen local vendors came together and received information on the workings of the U.S. contracting systems, with the aim to aid in streamlining access for Somali businesses to competitively compete for contracts. (Courtesy photos provided by U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson/released)

CJTF-HOA contracting office contributes to regional stability, prosperity with first vendor day in Mogadishu

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July 19, 2017 Engaging employment from local businesses helps shape the environment of the U.S. and its regional partners through relationships and agreements, which builds trust, dependability and shared security interests. The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Contingency Contracting Office plays a major role in this in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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Djiboutian children test out the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti

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July 19, 2017 DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti – In support of regional partnerships, several members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier spend time volunteering in the community here. Over time, U.S. military members may form relationships with local non-profit charity organizations, shedding light on dark situations – sometimes literally.

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault vehicle are dusted by an MV-22 Osprey during an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

USS Bataan and 24th MEU conduct training in Horn of Africa

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July 14, 2017 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Approximately 2,400 U.S. Sailors and Marines from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) and embarked Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted sustainment training in the area of Arta Beach, Djibouti, from 7-10 July.

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Engineers Branch work with laborers from the Djibouti First initiative on approximately ten local renovations projects throughout the Republic of Djibouti, July 7-8, 2017. The current set of mutually-beneficial projects initiated in 2013 and are scheduled to extend until approximately 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA engineers verify quality and care with Africa First Initiative in Djibouti

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July 13, 2017 Engineers of CJTF-HOA are working with laborers from the Africa First Initiative in Djibouti to renovate the region, solidifying the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Djibouti.

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A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 assists with hoisting another French Air Force member and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, into a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. This exercise marked the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise between the 82 ERQS and French forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

CJTF-HOA unit conducts first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise with French troops

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July 8, 2017 U.S. Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the French Air Force’s Transport Squadron ET 88 participated in the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura July 3.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Seabees of CJTF-HOA continue with Arta-region medical clinic

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July 7, 2017 After beginning construction of a medical clinic in the Arta Region of Djibouti, Africa, a few months ago, the U.S. Navy Seabees deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, are staying true to their "Can Do!" adage.

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Civil Affairs: small team with a big mission

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July 6, 2017 It starts with a hearty handshake and a pleasant exchange of greetings and ends with smiles of gratitude and appreciation. Personal interaction between U.S. Army Soldiers of the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Team 3, a unit associated with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and regional partners go a long way to assist U.S. Africa Command in its efforts to promote regional security, stability and prosperity.

Members of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa conducted a class for combatives instruction at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 26 - 30, 2017. The weeklong course will train approximately 30 Soldiers to be instructors for first-level hand-to-hand combat. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA Soldiers’ combatives craft warrior ethos of physical, mental strength

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June 30, 2017 U.S. Army Spc. Rodney Drew’s body slapped down hard on the padded floor, reverberating throughout the room. Sparring with U.S. Army Pfc. Kurt Sikes, both Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), heisted and heaved one another, alternating control with each movement.

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U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Stephen D. Martin)

CJTF-HOA participates in 40th Djiboutian Independence Day’s military parade

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June 29, 2017 Djibouti gained its independence from France on June 29, 1977, making this year a special 40th anniversary celebration. The annual Djiboutian Independence Day celebrations are used to highlight Djiboutian traditions such as singing and dancing and to promote peace, equality, and unity as the nation works its way into another year of Independence. The military parade is an important part of the celebrations, giving the Djiboutian National Army an opportunity to build relationships with its Multinational partners.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Neil Loaiza shows U.S. Navy Lt. Francis Kelly the potential training ranges along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 16, 2017. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, coordinate the joint use of the range with Loaiza who deconflicts with all branches and international partners using the training range. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA range is hot

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June 26, 2017 In military terminology, “the range is hot” is a warning that weapons are currently authorized to fire on a training range. This term has dual meaning here for military members, who are no strangers to the brutal heat of the training ranges located in the mountains along the Gulf of Tadjoura’s southern coast.

Approximately 300 deployed U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD civilians, and partner nations attended the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 242nd Army Ball at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 17, 2017. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, Jr., U.S. Africa Command chief of staff, served as the event’s guest speaker. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA-hosted Army Ball brings together multi-branch, partner nation military family

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June 20, 2017 Approximately 300 deployed U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD civilians, as well as partner nations attended the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 242nd Army Ball here June 17.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Francis Okoli, a Catholic chaplain on Camp Lemonnier, and Bishop Giorgio Bertin, appointed bishop to Djibouti and an apostolic administrator for Somalia, conduct a Roman Catholic mass for Camp Lemonnier-stationed members and their Djiboutian counterparts inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti – Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, June 15, 2017.Three years after a terrorist attack in downtown Djibouti prompted the need for increased liberty restrictions here, Camp Lemonnier personnel are again attending religious services in downtown Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian Catholics reunite in show of faith, partnership

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June 19, 2017 Three years after a terrorist attack in downtown Djibouti prompted the need for increased liberty restrictions here, Camp Lemonnier personnel are again attending religious services in downtown Djibouti.

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, U.S. Africa Command deputy command chaplain, leads a prayer before an Iftar with members of the Somali National Army at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. This was the first Iftar held between U.S. and SNA military personnel. Additionally, it was the first led by a U.S. Imam, who is a leader in the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

AFRICOM Imam leads first Iftar with U.S., SNA leaders

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June 10, 2017 U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy commanding general for CJTF-HOA in Somalia and Mogadishu Coordination Cell director was the senior U.S. military hosted an Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport for U.S. personnel from AFRICOM, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), the Mogadishu Coordination Cell, as well as Somali National Army leaders. This was the first time a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Imam led an Iftar.

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U.S. service members participate in a motivational run around Camp Lemonnier during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 2, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course

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June 10, 2017 Twenty U.S. service members completed the Joint Service Corporals’ Leadership Development Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on June 3.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Narvaez, CJTF-HOA Joint Logistics Operations Center deputy branch chief, helps to tie down the pallet readied for the Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) proof-of-concept mission, at the Djibouti International Airport, Djibouti, June 6, 2017. ATARES is a mutually accepted cash-free exchange of services between nations that provides support in air force activity, to include airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and flight simulations. (U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners

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June 10, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Logistics Operations Center achieved its initial Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) with the Italian military here, June 9. This year, the U.S. forces in Africa join 23 other nations participating in ATARES membership, decreasing administrative procedure and increasing multinational cooperation. This is accomplished by using one C-130 Hercules flying hour as currency.

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U.S., French, and Italian service members participate in training for static-line jumps commemorating D-Day, June 5, 2017, near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The U.S. forces are assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. CJTF-HOA promotes prosperity and security in East Africa by assisting partner nations with countering violent extremist organizations, fostering regional security cooperation, and by protecting U.S. personnel and facilities in its 10-country area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf)

International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation

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June 9, 2017 CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI – To commemorate World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", United States, French and Italian service members stationed in Djibouti participated in a commemorative jump near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 6, 2017. The bilateral jump was in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrated the continued partnership of allied forces.