Japanese-led NEO enhances interoperability among coalition and African partner nations
Multinational service members and representatives take part in a tabletop discussion during an annual noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 4, 2019. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) worked together with the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) to share capabilities during the multi-day event, which was held from Oct. 1-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
By Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding, U.S. Air ForceCJTF-HOAOct 15, 2019
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia
Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell conducted a battlefield circulation visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, to provide members with physical therapy care, along with other medical resources.
Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia
Forward-deployed to Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Kismayo, Somalia, the 152nd Engineer Support Company plays a vital role in supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa operations across East Africa.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia
Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell conducted a battlefield circulation visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, to provide members with physical therapy care, along with other medical resources.
Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia
Forward-deployed to Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Kismayo, Somalia, the 152nd Engineer Support Company plays a vital role in supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa operations across East Africa.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia
Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell conducted a battlefield circulation visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, to provide members with physical therapy care, along with other medical resources.
Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia
Forward-deployed to Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Kismayo, Somalia, the 152nd Engineer Support Company plays a vital role in supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa operations across East Africa.