Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members and Djibouti citizens celebrated Djibouti’s Independence Day June 27, 2015, signifying 38 years since the country declared it’s independence from France. Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants marched along the parade route, while the band played festive songs.
By Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, CJTF-HOACamp Lemonnier, DjiboutiJun 30, 2015
View Gallery
Gallery contains 8 images
×
Photo 1 of 8
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members attend a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. CJTF-HOA is a U.S. military headquarters that partners with Djibouti in order to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Marching band members play music and dance during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti becoming a sovereign nation. Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants marched along the parade route, while the band played festive songs. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A Djiboutian marching band plays festive music during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, marking 38 years since it became a sovereign nation. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s service members drive a military vehicle during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman) (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.