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CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
Members of the Armed Forces of Djibouti signal communications section set up and test long-range radio capabilities using high frequency (HF) radios during a knowledge exchange with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa communications directorate, CJ-6, in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. HF radios are broad, long range radios that provide a wider communication range, whereas the handheld radios are a shorter distance radio and work in conjunction with manpack radios for maximum communication efficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, demonstrate the capabilities of the High Frequency/Very High Frequency manpack radio to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. The exchange helped the FAD to be more efficient with their equipment and prepare for upcoming exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, demonstrate the capabilities of the long-range high frequency (HF) radio for the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. The exchange helped the FAD to be more efficient with their equipment and prepare for upcoming exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA shares radio equipment knowledge with Djiboutian military partners
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate, CJ-6, share information with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) signal communications section on their new high frequency (HF) radio equipment during a knowledge exchange in Djibouti, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2023. HF radios are broad, long range radios that provide a wider communication range, whereas the handheld radios are a shorter distance radio and work in conjunction with manpack radios for maximum communication efficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, serving as Task Force Wolfhound while deployed to the Horn of Africa, take the oath of allegiance administered by Supervisor Immigration Services Officer Juan Wood and became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. Fifteen Soldiers from 10 different countries swore their allegiance to the United States while deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, gives distinguished remarks and shares monumental moments of some of the Soldiers’ immigration stories at a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. This was the first naturalization ceremony ever held at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, known as Task Force Wolfhound, shares the Irish immigrant history of the famed Irish Brigade that fought during the Civil War during a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 10, 2023. A naturalization ceremony marks the culmination of the immigration process and the last step to becoming a U.S. citizen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
Photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Dan Farrell, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation, Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB) transferred authority of the air operations mission to 2nd Battalion, 130th Aviation AOB during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. The Airfield Operations Battalion is tasked with ensuring safe air passage throughout challenging airspace in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of interest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Travis Betz, commander of the 1-58th Air Operations Battalion (AOB), and Command Sgt. Maj. Brice Jackson, the senior enlisted leader of the 1-58th AOB, cased their unit’s colors to signify the end of the unit’s authority and the completion of their mission during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. The AOB is tasked with ensuring safe air passage throughout challenging airspace in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of interest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Lt. Col. Patrick J. Szvetitz, commander of the 2-130th Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), and Command Sgt. Maj. Melodie Hunt, the senior enlisted leader of the 2-130th AOB unfurl their unit’s colors to signify the start of their mission during a ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. CJTF-HOA provides dependable, tactical and strategic support to operations across East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Travis Betz, commander of the 1-58th Air Operations Battalion expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to command the air operations mission at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2023. CJTF-HOA provides dependable, tactical and strategic support to operations across East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Service Members are presented with the French Desert Commando Badge during a ceremony following the completion of the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 02, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Service Members stand in formation during a ceremony following the completion of the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 02, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Dorvee, the Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, senior enlisted leader, crawls across a rope during the French Desert Commando Course Feb. 01, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Spc. Rafael Ramos, a signal support system specialist assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, traverses a rope bridge during the French Desert Commando Course from Feb. 01, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Spc. Barry Lindenoll, an infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, traverses a cable during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 29, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, scales a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brendan Kalaf, the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, executive officer, leaps from a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brendan Kalaf, the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, executive officer, overcomes a water obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course Jan. 30, at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti. Participants who successfully completed the training, which was hosted by the hosted by the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment, received the prestigious desert commando badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Harford, first sergeant for the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron located at Manda Bay, Kenya poses next to his unit's welcome sign. A former F-15 aircraft crew chief and current first sergeant with the 159th Maintenance Squadron, Louisiana Air National Guard back home in New Orleans, Harford is the only member from his unit deployed to Manda Bay
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Manda Bay, Kenya
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Harford, first sergeant for the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron located at Manda Bay, talks to U.S. Army Spc. Emily Held, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa while she visited Manda Bay on Feb. 20, 2023. A first sergeant’s responsibilities include the readiness, health, morale, welfare and quality of life of their Airmen to ensure a mission-ready force. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Manda Bay, Kenya
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
U.S. Army security personnel organize a perimeter around a KC-130 as its U.S. Marine Corps crew members unload supplies in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The ability of a Joint Force Commander to move their forces fluidly across the theater to seize, retain and utilize initiatives against an adversary is key to ensuring readiness and resilience, and protecting assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns, Djibouti
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 crew member prepares to conduct a refueling operation in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The FARP mission makes it possible to quickly refuel and rearm because aircraft supporting combat operations can refuel much closer to their area of operation, saving a significant amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns, Djibouti
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 crew members load supplies in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The FARP mission makes it possible to quickly refuel and rearm because aircraft supporting combat operations can refuel much closer to their area of operation, saving a significant amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns, Djibouti
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
U.S. Army security personnel organize a perimeter around a KC-130 as its U.S. Marine Corps crew members unload supplies in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The ability of a Joint Force Commander to move their forces fluidly across the theater to seize, retain and utilize initiatives against an adversary is key to ensuring readiness and resilience, and protecting assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns, Djibouti
Sergeant Major Frank B. Kammer Jr., U.S. Marine Corps
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Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Valerie Goodblanket, a Navy Master-at-Arms security Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, applies pressure to a wound on a training canine during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 6, 2023. The Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) veterinary services used their training canine to simulate MWD battlefield trauma so MWD handlers could practice providing realistic point-of-injury care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Valerie Goodblanket, a Navy Master-at-Arms security Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, checks the airways of a training canine during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 6, 2023. Following massive hemorrhage, checking the airway is the third step in the the acronym MMARCH (muzzle, massive hemorrhage, airway, respirations, circulation, head injury/hypothermia), which is used by canine TCCC-trained individuals to help remember the proper order of treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Deputy Commanding General
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, CJTF-HOA commanding general, present Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer, the senior enlisted leader deployed with the Wisconsin National Guard's 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, and Col. Eric Leckel, commander of the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, speaks during a combat patching ceremony for Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are presented with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2022. The combat patch distinguishes Soldiers who have deployed to a combat zone, and is worn on the right shoulder. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
