EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya

MANDA BAY, Kenya– The East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator partnered with the Kenyan Defense Force in a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa-led three-day Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26-28.

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) officially assumed its role as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, April 1, 2025.

Humans of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo, finding strength in friends, family

This Humans of HOA, Pfc. Saul Ballardo overcame the challenging French Desert Commando Course finding strength through his teammates and his family.

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course

U.S. service members participate in the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. The training also assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any scenario.

Partnerships

U.S. service members push past the pain at the French Desert Commando Course

U.S. service members battled through the French-led French Desert Commando Course at the Combined Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti from March 15-20, 2025.

Partnerships

U.S. vs. French rugby match

U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.

Humans of HOA spotlight: Sergeant Henry Warwick, building partnerships

This Humans of HOA, Sgt. Warwick discovered a passion for public speaking and an overwhelming admiration for working with CJTF-HOA's foreign partners.

CJTF-HOA hosts Combat Lifesavers Course

Joint service members pose after completing a combat lifesavers course assessment hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2025. The participants received hands-on training and were able to perform various medical tasks to extend the timeline to get an injured service member emergency medical care.

            
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Humans of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo, finding strength in friends, family

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course

U.S. service members push past the pain at the French Desert Commando Course

U.S. vs. French rugby match 

Humans of HOA spotlight: Sergeant Henry Warwick, building partnerships

CJTF-HOA hosts Combat Lifesavers Course

Latest Videos

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Outstation Crisis Response Exercise - EARF

The video highlights the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator and the Kenyan Defense Forces conducting an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26-28. The OSCRE reinforced service member’s warrior ethos, lethality and readiness and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission of enhancing partner nation capacity, promoting regional stability, dissuading conflict, and protecting U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek and Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Justified Accord 2025 - Djibouti FTX

The video highlights Justified Accord 2025, a multinational training exercise conducted with the Rapid Intervention Battalion and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa's 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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CJTF-HOA Mission

Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.

Outstation Crisis Response Exercise - EARF

The video highlights the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator and the Kenyan Defense Forces conducting an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26-28. The OSCRE reinforced service member’s warrior ethos, lethality and readiness and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission of enhancing partner nation capacity, promoting regional stability, dissuading conflict, and protecting U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek and Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

Justified Accord 2025 - Djibouti FTX

CJTF-HOA Mission