Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force (EARF), put on a capabilities showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities.
By Spc. Aidan T. Cairns, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of AfricaCamp Lemonnier, DjiboutiDec 11, 2020
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EARF puts on showcase
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force (EARF), stand behind their equipment at the completion of a capabilities showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aidan T. Cairns)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Conner J. Fitzsimmons, East Africa Response Force Soldier, explains how to hold and operate a sniper rifle to U.S. Army Col. Deitra L. Trotter, director of intelligence, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at the East Africa Response Force (EARF) showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aidan T. Cairns)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Conner J. Fitzsimmons, East Africa Response Force Soldier, explains how to hold and operate a sniper rifle to U.S. Army Col. Deitra L. Trotter, director of intelligence, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at the East Africa Response Force (EARF) showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aidan T. Cairns)
U.S. Army Col. Deitra L. Trotter, director of intelligence, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), shoulders and examines a Barret 50. Caliber sniper rifle at the East Africa Response Force (EARF) showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aidan T. Cairns)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Conner J. Fitzsimmons, East Africa Response Force Soldier, explains the capabilities of sniper rifles to U.S. Army Col. Deitra L. Trotter, director of intelligence, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at the East Africa Response Force (EARF) showcase, Dec. 3, 2020, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The EARF showcase gave service members in Camp Lemonnier a chance to discuss and learn about the EARF's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aidan T. Cairns)
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.