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Sigonella Blood Depot Trainer visits CJTF-HOA to Promote Mission Readiness
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abenicio Chavez, a member of the blood depot section of Sigonella’s Naval Training Readiness Medical Center, stands alongside CJTF-HOA soldiers and a lab technician from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti on Jan. 11, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chavez led a class on the blood deglycerization process to help service members and U.S. Embassy technicians refine their process. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Sigonella Blood Depot Trainer visits CJTF-HOA to Promote Mission Readiness
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abenicio Chavez, a member of the blood depot section of Sigonella’s Naval Training Readiness Medical Center, visited Djibouti to test the mission readiness of medical personnel stationed in the Horn of Africa on Jan. 11, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chavez conducted a walkthrough on the blood deglycerization process to help service members and U.S. Embassy technicians effectively extract glycerin from frozen blood samples. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Sigonella Blood Depot Trainer visits CJTF-HOA to Promote Mission Readiness
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abenicio Chavez, a member of the blood depot section of Sigonella’s Naval Training Readiness Medical Center, instructs a Djiboutian lab technician on the machines used in the deglycerization process on Jan. 11, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Training events like these help promote collaboration across different military organizations and the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Sigonella Blood Depot Trainer visits CJTF-HOA to Promote Mission Readiness
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abenicio Chavez, a member of the blood depot section of Sigonella’s Naval Training Readiness Medical Center, visited Djibouti to test the mission readiness of service members and medical personnel stationed in the Horn of Africa on Jan. 11, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chavez led a class on the blood deglycerization process to help service members and U.S. Embassy technicians refine their process. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Sigonella Blood Depot Trainer visits CJTF-HOA to Promote Mission Readiness
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abenicio Chavez, a member of the blood depot section of Sigonella’s Naval Training Readiness Medical Center, demonstrates the deglycerization process to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa U.S. Army Sgt. Zoe Horton, CJTF-HOA medical lab specialist, on Jan. 11, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Horton was joined by other members of the joint force as well as a civilian lab technician from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
CJTF - HOA deployment brings siblings together
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Photojournalist U.S Army Spc. Emily Held sits alongside her brother CJTF - HOA Communications Executive Assistant U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 6, 2023. Being able to celebrate, work, and serve as a family helped Emily Held feel a little less homesick during her stay on Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Deputy Commanding Officer
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Task Force Tomahawk platoon maneuvers across the desert during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti on Dec. 6, 2023. Land navigation was one of multiple practical skill sets that Soldiers applied throughout the exercise. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers return fire during a simulated ambush on a mountainside during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. The ambush took place as Soldiers left their bed-down location to head to a waypoint. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley stops to speak to Soldiers during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. Shawley spoke with the service members about the exercise and the multinational training environment. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Task Force Tomahawk platoon maneuvers across the desert during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti on Dec. 4, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers return fire on a mountainside during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. The French soldiers ambushed the Americans as they passed through a narrow mountain valley on their way towards their next waypoint. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers decide on which direction to take towards a checkpoint during Exercise Wakri, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. The Soldiers took on the oppositional role as they evaded French forces across the landscape of rural Djibouti. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Soldier assigned to Task Force Tomahawk kneels while providing security to a defensive position near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. The Soldiers would cease fire when informed of changes to the exercise scenario. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
An American troop carrier drives through the dusty terrain while hauling a water buffalo during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A soldier with Task Force Tomahawk aims over the crest of a hill while holding a defensive position during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk soldiers perch on a hilltop and hold a defensive position during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers stay ready in position behind the crest of a hill waiting to be found by French forces during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. Soldiers held the position on the hill for more than an hour before finding their way to the next checkpoint. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Soldier with Task Force Tomahawk aims over the crest of a hill during Exercise Wakri while a teammate taps him on the shoulder near Dikhill, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. The platoon of American Soldiers played the role of oppositional forces while the French defended the region. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Taskforce Tomahawk soldiers return fire during an ambush on a mountainside during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Task Force Tomahawk platoon maneuvers across the desert during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti on Dec. 4, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers stay ready in position behind the crest of a hill waiting to be found by French forces during Exercise Wakri near Dikhill, Djibouti, Dec. 4, 2023. Soldiers held the position on the hill for more than an hour before finding their way to the next checkpoint. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A convoy of American troop carriers drives through the dusty terrain during Exercise Wakri near Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2023. The convoy went between locations in rural Djibouti to set up temporary camps for members in the exercise. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army SGT Liliana Munday, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa liaison officer, practices combative movements during the French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti, Nov. 29, 2023. Munday was one of 40 U.S. service members to participate in the FDCC, a rigorous course designed to teach desert survival skills and tactics. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Haden Tolbert)
Photo by: Sgt. Haden Tolbert, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Sgt. Liliana Munday, a Soldier with 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, practices grappling techniques with the assistance of another Soldieras a part of combative training during the French Desert Commando Course Nov. 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 Sgt. Haden Tolbert)
Photo by: Sgt. Haden Tolbert, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, right, discuss joint operations in Djibouti, Nov. 22, 2023. The Department of Defense has maintained a consistent presence in Djibouti and worked together as partners to ensure safety and stability in the region. (Department of State photo)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, left, meets with U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, in Djibouti Nov. 22, 2023. The leaders discussed the enduring partnership between the two nations and their joint mission to ensure safety and stability in the region. (Department of State photo)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to deployed service members on Thanksgiving at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 23. 2023. Woods and U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, paid a special holiday visit to Djibouti to meet with service members and express their gratitude and appreciation for their service all year long. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), speaks to deployed service members on Thanksgiving at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 23. 2023. Langley and AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, visited Djibouti to meet with service members to express their gratitude and appreciation for their service all year long. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, serves a Thanksgiving meal to service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 23, 2023. While visiting Camp Lemonnier, Langley presented awards to service members, attended a Turkey Bowl flag football game, and met with troops who are spending a holiday away from home. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, serves a Thanksgiving meal to service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 23, 2023. While visiting Camp Lemonnier, Langley presented awards to service members, attended a Turkey Bowl flag football game, and met with troops who are spending a holiday away from home. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, serves a Thanksgiving meal to service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 23, 2023. U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visited service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier during the holidays. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, coins U.S. Army SGT Cyle Smith, 3-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 22, 2023. While visiting Camp Lemonnier, Langley recognized outstanding performers, attended an annual Djibouti Bowl flag football game, and served Thanksgiving meals to junior service members deployed in the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Africa Command leaders pose for a group photo with service members from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 22, 2023. Langley spent part of his visit to the installation engaging with troops currently deployed to the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S Service members play against each other in a cross national football game at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 23, 2023. Langley visited troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier for a day of Thanksgiving festivities. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Corporals Course students engage in simulated hand-to-hand combat between checkpoints at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 3, 2023. Service members going through the Corporals Course encountered a number of obstacles they had to overcome as a team, building cohesion and enhancing problem-solving abilities. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Simulated casualties are scattered around Marines attempting to locate their next checkpoint and make contact with other students during the Corporals Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 3, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt.. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
