U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, middle, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 12, 2019. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, outgoing commanding general of CJTF-HOA, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello in the ceremony with Waldhauser as the presiding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel) CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa welcomed their new commander during a ceremony, June 12. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony. Read more >
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members listen to a brief during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos) Fundamentals of Global Health, Engagement course offered for first time on African continent Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa attended a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11-13. Read more >
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, center, is briefed by leaders from M&C Saatchi, a government contractor, in London, June 7, 2019. Kriesel visited the U.K. to build relations with leaders across the Ministry of Defense and familiarize himself with the partner nation’s information exchange policies, which is mission essential in support of national objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel) CJTF-HOA deputy commanding general visits United Kingdom for key leader engagements U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, visited the Ministry of Defense, London, June 5, 2019, to participate in key leader engagements with Ministry of Defense intelligence and reconnaissance leadership. Read more >
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members listen to a brief during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Fundamentals of Global Health, Engagement course offered for first time on African continent

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa attended a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11-13.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, middle, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 12, 2019. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, outgoing commanding general of CJTF-HOA, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello in the ceremony with Waldhauser as the presiding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa welcomed their new commander during a ceremony, June 12. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony.
U.S. Army Sgt. Barrey Paddock, senior medic for Delta Company, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers treat a victim during a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) medical exchange at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 3, 2019. TCCC provided partner nation Soldiers an opportunity to share different methods on how to conduct life-saving medical care on a battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

CJTF-HOA, Japanese Soldiers hold tactical combat casualty care medical exchange

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers participated in a tactical combat casualty care course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27 and May 31, 2019.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, center, is briefed by leaders from M&C Saatchi, a government contractor, in London, June 7, 2019. Kriesel visited the U.K. to build relations with leaders across the Ministry of Defense and familiarize himself with the partner nation’s information exchange policies, which is mission essential in support of national objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

CJTF-HOA deputy commanding general visits United Kingdom for key leader engagements

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, visited the Ministry of Defense, London, June 5, 2019, to participate in key leader engagements with Ministry of Defense intelligence and reconnaissance leadership.
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members pose for a group photo at the Burundi National Defence Force Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), in Kinanira, Burundi, May 17, 2019. A team of CJTF-HOA service members visited Burundi to discuss best practices with the Burundi SCSC students. (Courtesy Photo)

CJTF-HOA shares knowledge with Burundi Senior Command, Staff College

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in a subject matter expert exchange at the Senior Command and Staff College in Kinanira, Burundi, May 13-17, 2019.
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Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are providing logistics and airlift capabilities to support the U.S. Department of Defense’s relief effort in the Republic of Mozambique and surrounding areas following Cyclone Idai. Teams from CJTF-HOA, which is leading DoD relief efforts, began immediate preparation to respond following a call for assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Disaster Assistance Response Team. (U.S. Air Force video by SrA Kirsten Brandes and Tech. Sgt. Thomas Grimes) More videos >

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U.S. Navy Lt. Justin Stokes, special security representative for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in a German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 6, 2019. Competing for the GAFB offered a unique opportunity to CJTF-HOA members, and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and German militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)Personnel from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participate in a German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) competition at Camp Lemonnier, June 6, 2019. Competing for the GAFB offered a unique opportunity to CJTF-HOA members, and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and German militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)U.S. Army Sgt. Daokota Burd, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), Alpha Company, 126th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), checks his target during the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB), at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, June 12, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity for joint personnel from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and also works as an information exchange between the U.S. and German militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Brandt, a master at arms assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, fires an M-9 pistol during the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency, at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, June 12, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity for joint personnel from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, and also works as an information exchange between the U.S. and German militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)Members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and the Center for Global Health Engagement, Uniformed Services University, Maryland, pose for a photo during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)Sayed Alam Shinwari, senior academic advisor for Center for Global Health Engagement, Uniformed Services University, Maryland, briefs members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members listen to a brief during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in a group activity during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The FOGHE is a three-day course to improve understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)
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