USAFRICOM, U.S. State Dept., Somali leadership assemble to discuss current events
Second from left, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) leadership, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz, center, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, second from right, begin discussion during a meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. USAFRICOM and subcomponent CJTF-HOA assist African states in strengthening their defense capabilities to mitigate their security threats more effectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
By U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public AffairsDjiboutiMay 01, 2017
U.S. Army Spc. Brittany Arthur, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa intelligence analyst, poses for a photo during her workout at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 7, 2025. Arthur believes that fitness is more than just a routine, she believes that fitness fosters longevity, readiness and mental clarity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, recognize U.S. service members for outstanding performance at Baledogle Military Airfield, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa.
U.S. Army Spc. Brittany Arthur, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa intelligence analyst, poses for a photo during her workout at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 7, 2025. Arthur believes that fitness is more than just a routine, she believes that fitness fosters longevity, readiness and mental clarity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, recognize U.S. service members for outstanding performance at Baledogle Military Airfield, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa.
U.S. Army Spc. Brittany Arthur, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa intelligence analyst, poses for a photo during her workout at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 7, 2025. Arthur believes that fitness is more than just a routine, she believes that fitness fosters longevity, readiness and mental clarity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, recognize U.S. service members for outstanding performance at Baledogle Military Airfield, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa.