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By Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr
CJTF-HOA/PAO

Djibouti, June 25, 2016

Simulated casualties lay on the ground before receiving treatment during a combat lifesaver course June 23, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course taught the students basic skills that could potentially save lives on a battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members meet with members of the Japanese military to discuss a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise and to share best practices, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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.

U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa

U.S. Marine Cpl. Payton Martin of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit helps Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observe the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. FAD participation in the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course denotes the important occasion of an African military taking part in this curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

October 11, 2017

The U.S. Marine Corps is arguably one of the most revered institutions within the U.S. Department of Defense. So, when Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership recently welcomed members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) into the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course, it was a distinct honor.

CJTF-HOA 9/11 remembrance competition strengthens bodies, bonds of joint-branch warriors

Service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier participate in the ruck march portion of the Joint Warrior Competition, Djibouti, Sep. 9, 2017. The grueling course traversed the camp and a nearby Djiboutian beach, looping down and back to accommodate a 7-km run, 600-meter swim and 7-km ruck march. The event was an opportunity for participants to appreciate the joint military force, showcase teamwork and remember 9/11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

September 11, 2017

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier and tenant units shed blood, sweat and tears during the Joint Warrior Competition here, Sept. 9.

CJTF-HOA civil affairs veterinarians assist in diminishing animal disease, overpopulation in Djibouti

(On far right) Lt. Col. Erica Himes, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Group veterinarian, spays a cat at Caritas Djibouti, Aug. 30, 2017. Veterinarians from CJTF-HOA’s 443rd CAB FXSP perform medical care on animals throughout the Horn of Africa to both accomplish the mission of assisting partner nations maintain a secure, stable East Africa, and also to foster international partnerships and goodwill. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

September 5, 2017

The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) Functional Specialty Group (FXSP) veterinarians spayed, dewormed and immunized the cats of Caritas Djibouti here, Aug 30.

Combat lifesaver course; how to save a life

U.S. Army Spc. Larry Martinez, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion, applies skills learned to a simulated casualty during the practical exam portion of a combat lifesaver course, June 23, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Miami native, along with other classmates, learned about several basic procedures to stop blood loss and restore breathing to a wounded person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

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.