Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel learned about how to examine an item for fingerprints using black powder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

By Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Jun 25, 2015

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) officially assumed its role as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, April 1, 2025.

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

CJTF-HOA

Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel learned about how to examine an item for fingerprints using black powder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)