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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Initiated by the Japanese military, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) supported a joint-nation noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise and training here, Sept. 29.

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

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September 30, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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Alligator Dagger 2017

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December 30, 2017 Earlier this month, service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore.

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Service members participate in the 35th Annual Grand Bara Race

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December 19, 2017 More then 250 U.S. service members onboard Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa, joined approximately 2,500 military and civilian runners at the 35th annual 15K Grand Bara Race in the Grand Bara desert, Dec. 14th, 2017. Delegates from France, Djibouti, U.S., China, Italy, Spain and others participated in the race hosted by the Djiboutian government and French military.

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St. Michael anniversary celebratory jump

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October 19, 2018 American, French, Japanese and Italian forces performed a static line jump near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 1.

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U.S. Army, French Soldiers complete initial phase of French Desert Commando Course

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April 28, 2018 Nineteen U.S. Army Soldiers successfully completed the first phase of the French Desert Commando Course alongside French partners at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti (CECAD), in Arta Plage, Djibouti April 23, 2018.

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U.S. Army, French Soldiers complete initial phase of French Desert Commando Course

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April 27, 2018 Nineteen U.S. Army Soldiers successfully completed the first phase of the French Desert Commando Course alongside French partners at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti (CECAD), in Arta Plage, Djibouti April 23, 2018.

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CJTF-HOA works with Marines, French in Alligator Dagger

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December 26, 2017 Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore.

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CJTF-HOA service members complete French Desert Commando Course

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December 11, 2017 Members of CJTF-HOA recently completed the French Desert Commando Course.

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US service members hunker down for French Desert Commando Course

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November 28, 2017 U.S. service members assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa met with their French counterparts as they geared up for the first day of the French Desert Commando Course at the Djibouti Range Complex near Arta, Djibouti, Nov. 26, 2017.

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US Soldiers, French marines dive into French Commando Course prequalification assessment

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November 25, 2017 U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bayonet and French marines assigned to 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment dove into a water-based French Desert Commando Course prequalification assessment.

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s “Fire in the Hole!”

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November 13, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Explosive Ordnance Disposal (CJTF-HOA EOD) team continued their work with their French counterparts by clearing parts of the Djiboutian Range Complex and disposing of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind by past training missions, Nov. 6, 2017.

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French Desert Commando Course 2017

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September 30, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participated with French forces in a French Desert Commando Course in the Arta region of Djibouti. The course consists of up to seven phases that teach participants combat life-saving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, survival cooking, and water-source locating. Additionally, the men and women who complete this course will learn survival tactics, accomplished water and mountain obstacle courses and ultimately, will have gained practical knowledge for surviving in austere environments.

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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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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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Seabee and French Air Force Bilateral Medical Evacuation Exercise

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July 26, 2017 Members of 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, participate in a medical evacuation exercise, strengthening regional cooperation and interoperability.

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"The Eyes of the World are Upon You"

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June 9, 2017 U.S., French and Italian service members participated in a bilateral jump in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces.

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Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti

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May 30, 2017 Brig. Gen. Howard Purcell, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa deputy commander, and approximately 50 U.S. and French military members and civilians assembled at the Djibouti New European Cemetery May 29, to honor the solitary native-U.S. military member buried here.

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CJTF-HOA medical provides link to multinational efforts against East African VEOs

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May 11, 2017 As Al-Shabaab continues using brutal measures in recruiting and combatant activities in East Africa, healthy U.S. personnel are critical in CJTF-HOA commander Brig. Gen. David J. Furness’s primary objective of organizing efforts against Somalia’s leading VEO. With CJTF-HOA’s interest in readying the Somali National Army, maintaining the physical wellbeing of U.S. and partner nations’ personnel is crucial.

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U.S. Jumpers earn their French Wings

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February 9, 2017 U.S. Jumpers earn their French Parachutist Wings jumping from a C-160, Check out the ACTION!!

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Sniper platoons from the 11th MEU and French Marines conduct bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

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January 1, 2017 ARTA, Djibouti – The Arta Plage training grounds were quickly filled with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) members during amphibious landings from Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), earlier this month, near Djibouti. Once on shore, the Marines wasted no time initiating training events associated with the month long Exercise Alligator Dagger.

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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa members participate in French mud run

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November 15, 2016 Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs competed in an obstacle-filled mud run hosted by the French military, Nov. 6, 2016, in Djibouti, Djibouti. The event allowed coalition forces from French, Japanese, and American teams to interact and build camaraderie while navigating a five kilometer course. The French 5th Marine Regiment team took first place.

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Task Force Sparta members assist French Military with range clearance operations.

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October 27, 2016 DJIBOUTI -- U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Task Force Sparta, assisted a French EOD team with range clearance operations, Oct. 22, 2016, at a range near Koron, Djibouti.

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Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course

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October 18, 2016 Approximately 46 U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with French Marines completed the French Marine Desert Survival Course, Oct. 12, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti.

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U.S., French and Djiboutian military forces celebrate St. Michel’s day

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October 1, 2016 U.S., French and Djiboutian airborne forces came together to celebrate St. Michel, the patron saint of paratroopers, Sept. 29, 2016, at the local French air base in Djibouti City, Djibouti.

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Combat lifesaver course; how to save a life

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June 25, 2016 Soldiers from the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion from Mattydale, N.Y., assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, taught fellow service members and French military members just that: how to save a life, limb and/or eyesight during a combat lifesaver course, June 20-23, 2016.

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Allies in Djibouti commemorate V-E Day

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May 10, 2016 Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa representatives and French forces in Djibouti commemorate Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 2016, at the French base in Djibouti. During the ceremony, General Philippe Montocchio, commander of French forces in Djibouti, spoke about one of the strongest elements of the war, the men and women across Europe resisting against the invading enemy. V-E Day, observed annually in France, celebrates the victory in Europe, ending World War II, and became a national French holiday. Charles de Gaulle, who led the French forces during the war, declared the victory of the Allied Armies and the United Nations over Germany, May 8, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton/Released)

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Desert survival training to benefit French, U.S. forces

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May 9, 2016 More than 35 U.S. forces joined French Cadets, infantry and legionnaires to negotiate the French Desert Survival Course April 25 to May 10, in Djibouti.

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U.S., French soldiers prove desert survival is for the fittest

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January 18, 2016 U.S. and French soldiers prove desert survival is for the fittest by completing phase two of the French Desert Survival Course, preparing them to not only survive, but complete their mission in the subtropical desert climate of Djibouti.

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Desert Survival Course 2016

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January 18, 2016 The French invite U.S. military members to train with them on surviving the harsh Djiboutian climate. This particular day included tactical culinary skills and a timed mountain obstacle course.

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Seven nations gather in Djibouti, honor the fallen during Armistice Day ceremony

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November 12, 2015 For nearly 100 years nations have annually commemorated the end of World War I on Nov. 11, with an Armistice Day ceremony. The French Marine Base in Djibouti held a ceremony that remained faithful to the heritage and tradition of military service to honor those who were lost in WWI.

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Partner nations exchange regional disease knowledge

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October 29, 2015 Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the first Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. Medical professionals from the U.S., French and Djiboutian militaries discussed a multitude of topics to include the presence of Malaria, Ebola, and pest induced infections on the continent.

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French Desert Survival Course

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October 9, 2015 U.S. service members graduate a French desert survival course after enduring 14 days learning to fight, survive and navigate Djibouti's desert.

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St. Michael anniversary celebratory jump

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October 19, 2018 U.S. Army Capt. Mark Olving, team leader, Civil Affairs Team 305, 404th Civil Affairs battalion, packs his parachute bag after a static line jump outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2018. American servicemembers and coalition partners jumped together to celebrate the Feast Day of Archangel Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

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St. Michael anniversary celebratory jump

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October 19, 2018 U.S. Army and coalition partners perform a static-line jump from a plane outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2018. American and foreign forces jumped together to celebrate the Feast Day of Archangel Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

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St. Michael anniversary celebratory jump

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October 19, 2018 Military service members from Japan, Italy, France, and the U.S. pose for a group photograph outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2018. American service members and coalition partners jumped together to celebrate the Feast Day of Archangel Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

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