U.S. service members and partners from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom participated in the first Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate-led simulated crisis response tabletop exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. The scenarios included realistic constraints and challenged participants to identify opportunities for their respective militaries to support one another in the event of a crisis. The exercise demonstrated unity of action and improved coordination during disaster response efforts in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Sergeant Henry Warwick
poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 6, 2025. Warwick is a foreign liaison office coordinator for CJTF - HOA.
U.S. Army Sergeant Henry Warwick
poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 6, 2025. Warwick is a foreign liaison office coordinator for CJTF - HOA.
U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.
Joint service members pose after completing a combat lifesavers course assessment hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2025. The participants received hands-on training and were able to perform various medical tasks to extend the timeline to get an injured service member emergency medical care.
U.S. Navy Sailors practice several life-saving techniques during a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa assessment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2025. The participants ran drills consisting of placing a nasopharyngeal airway, applying a tourniquet and assessing and caring for different wounds. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors attend a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Taks Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2025. The course was designed to simulate a ship. They learned various techniques such as placing a chest decompression needle, packing a wound and wrapping it with medical bandages to control bleeding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors attend a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Taks Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2025. The course was designed to simulate a ship. They learned various techniques such as placing a chest decompression needle, packing a wound and wrapping it with medical bandages to control bleeding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors practice several life-saving techniques during a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa assessment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2025. The participants ran drills consisting of placing a nasopharyngeal airway, applying a tourniquet and assessing and caring for different wounds. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors practice bandaging a wound during a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2025. The course was designed to simulate a ship. They learned various techniques such as placing a chest decompression needle, packing a wound and wrapping it with medical bandages to control bleeding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors learn the ‘MARCH’ method of medical care during a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2025. The course was designed to simulate a ship. They learned various techniques such as placing a chest decompression needle, packing a wound and wrapping it with medical bandages to control bleeding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Navy Sailors complete blood sweeps during a combat lifesavers course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2025. Blood sweeps ensure all areas of the body are checked for any potential unseen injuries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)