An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, flies over water for a
search and rescue operation during Exercise Bull Shark 25-2 in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti,
May 6, 2025. Maritime air and ground forces from U.S. and partner nations rehearsed key
mission tasks to build trust, improve response coordination and sharpen tactical execution
while working toward strengthening regional security and stability.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Lorelai Warman)
By Pfc. Lorelai Warman, Combined Joint Task Force - HornDjiboutiMay 12, 2025
National Guard Bureau Chief visits CJTF-HOA, reinforcing Guard’s commitment to East Africa, partnerships
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Camp Lemonnier and met with leadership and service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa May 30-31, reinforcing the National Guard’s commitment to regional security and strengthening multinational partnerships across East Africa.
US, Japan service members train together in casualty combat care
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force came together to exchange Tactical Combat Casualty Care techniques at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 29.
Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union Naval Forces joined together for the semiannual Bull Shark 25-2 exercise in the vicinity of Arta Range, Djibouti, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies from May 5-6.
National Guard Bureau Chief visits CJTF-HOA, reinforcing Guard’s commitment to East Africa, partnerships
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Camp Lemonnier and met with leadership and service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa May 30-31, reinforcing the National Guard’s commitment to regional security and strengthening multinational partnerships across East Africa.
US, Japan service members train together in casualty combat care
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force came together to exchange Tactical Combat Casualty Care techniques at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 29.
Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union Naval Forces joined together for the semiannual Bull Shark 25-2 exercise in the vicinity of Arta Range, Djibouti, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies from May 5-6.
National Guard Bureau Chief visits CJTF-HOA, reinforcing Guard’s commitment to East Africa, partnerships
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Camp Lemonnier and met with leadership and service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa May 30-31, reinforcing the National Guard’s commitment to regional security and strengthening multinational partnerships across East Africa.
US, Japan service members train together in casualty combat care
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force came together to exchange Tactical Combat Casualty Care techniques at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 29.
Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union Naval Forces joined together for the semiannual Bull Shark 25-2 exercise in the vicinity of Arta Range, Djibouti, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies from May 5-6.