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Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa
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U.S. Air Force PJ conducts Joint Operations With U.S. Marine Corps Bronco.
U.S. Air Force PJ conducts Joint Operations With U.S. Marine Corps Bronco.
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. He is accompanied by a U.S. Marine Corps loadmaster, demonstrating joint operations between U.S. military branches. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
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CJTF-HOA Completes Largest Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise with Gabonese Defense and Security Forces in Libreville, Gabon
CJTF-HOA Completes Largest Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise with Gabonese Defense and Security Forces in Libreville, Gabon
U.S. Army soldiers from the East Africa Response Force participated in a significant Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) in Libreville, Gabon. Led by CJTF-HOA, the exercise involved over 150 personnel and various aircraft, enhancing crisis response readiness and military interoperability with Gabonese forces. The event validated U.S. crisis response capabilities, strengthened regional alliances, and fostered multinational collaboration, showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to regional stability, capacity building, and addressing global security challenges.
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Readiness
Task Force Associator Replaces Task Force Paxton as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit
Task Force Associator Replaces Task Force Paxton as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Task Force Associator was officially given responsibility for the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton, another Pennsylvania National Guard Unit, during a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 21, 2024.
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Joint Training Exercise at Kismayo, Somalia
Joint Training Exercise at Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watches MV-22 Osprey aircraft land during a multi-day training exercise at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, July 21, 2024. The exercise included medical and logistics training to enhance allied partnerships and support regional security operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility
CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility
Service members deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) welcomed their new Command Senior Enlisted Leader during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 8, 2024.
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AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with U.S. troops deployed in Africa.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
U.S. Soldiers conduct combat casualty care training during a multi-day exercise at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, July 21, 2024. The exercise included medical and logistics training to enhance allied partnerships and support regional security operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
U.S. Air Force PJ conducts Joint Operations With U.S. Marine Corps Bronco.
CJTF-HOA Completes Largest Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise with Gabonese Defense and Security Forces in Libreville, Gabon
Task Force Associator Replaces Task Force Paxton as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit
Joint Training Exercise at Kismayo, Somalia
CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility
AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
Our 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.
Our 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.
Our 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.

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East Africa Security Forum hosted by CJTF-HOA
The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) was recently held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The forum, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), aimed to enhance U.S. collaboration with regional partners and address complex security issues. It brought together senior leaders and distinguished guests from U.S. government agencies, military and diplomatic missions, as well as representatives from partner nations.
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Transfer of authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Task Force Associator was officially given responsibility for the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton, another Pennsylvania National Guard Unit, during a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 21, 2024. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
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French Desert Commando Course Day 4
CJTF-HOA service members participated in Day 4 of the French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti on Oct. 9, 2024. The course offers a valuable knowledge exchange with French allies, challenging skills and strengthening partnerships to enhance readiness and regional security.
East Africa Security Forum hosted by CJTF-HOA
The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) was recently held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The forum, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), aimed to enhance U.S. collaboration with regional partners and address complex security issues. It brought together senior leaders and distinguished guests from U.S. government agencies, military and diplomatic missions, as well as representatives from partner nations.
Transfer of authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course Day 4
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Spotlight

Spotlight
CJTF-HOA gets a new CSEL
Command Chief Master Sergeant Ted Braxton takes responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader of CJTF-HOA, Oct 8, 2024.
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CJTF-HOA gets a new CSEL
Command Chief Master Sergeant Ted Braxton takes responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader of CJTF-HOA, Oct 8, 2024.
CJTF-HOA gets a new CSEL
Command Chief Master Sergeant Ted Braxton takes responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader of CJTF-HOA, Oct 8, 2024.

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Leadership

Commanding General - Twitter: @CJTFHOA_CG
Major General Brian T Cashman
U.S. Army
Deputy Commanding Officer
Rear Admiral Justin A. Kubu
U.S. Navy
Chief of Staff
Colonel Woodrow D. Miner
U.S. Army
Command Senior Enlisted Leader
Command Chief Master Sergeant Ted R. Braxton, Jr.
U.S. Air Force