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U.S, Tanzania hold troop leading procedures class during Justified Accord 2025
2/21/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), give a class on a troop leading procedures with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024.
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606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system
2/21/2025
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti-- In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air Operations Center.
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2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
The 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion, Mississippi National Guard, transferred authority to the 1-58th AOB, Fort Novosel, Alabama, on Feb. 15, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
MSATA, Tanzania-- U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) practiced hot and cold loads during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024.
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force train on IED familiarization at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/15/2025
U.S. Army soldiers of the the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) soldiers, and the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) trained on improvised explosive device (IED) familiarization and detection on day three for exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base, Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 13, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons, squad attack drills at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/15/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), work with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) soldiers, and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members, to practice squad attack battle drill tactics and weapons fundamentals at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025.
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Justified Accord 2025 opening ceremony
2/14/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) alongside The Tanzanian People’s Defense Force and military leaders, officially launched Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) with an opening ceremony at Msata Military Training Base, Tanzania, on Feb. 11, 2025. The event marked the start of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) led-exercise, bringing together allied and partner nations to enhance regional security cooperation, multinational readiness, and crisis response capabilities.
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice TCCC at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/14/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conduct tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) during day one of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted by Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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CJTF-HOA strengthens regional security and crisis response during exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/13/2025
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti– Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is set to play a key role in Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), U.S. Africa Command’s largest military exercise in East Africa, Feb. 10-21.
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FDCC tryouts begin at CLDJ
2/12/2025
On Jan. 22, 2025, participants from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier participated in the French Desert Commando Course tryouts. They performed a variety of exercises including a 2.5 mile run, rope climb, push-ups, pull-ups, swimming, and many more to be selected to represent the U.S. in the competition that occurs later in the year.
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Personnel train on life-saving K9 tactical combat casualty care
2/12/2025
U.S. military personnel train on several medical life-saving procedures during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Michaela Maldonado)
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CJTF-HOA supports Decan Wildlife Refuge at Cross du Refuge 10K
2/11/2025
Participants from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa supported the Decan Wildlife Refuge running at the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k, Jan. 31, 2025. Decan, a french acronym DÉCouvrir et Aider la Nature ‘discover and help nature’ was started in 2001 by a veterinarian to help animals with rehabilitation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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1151st ESC transfers authority of engineering mission to 152nd ESC
2/11/2025
The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineering mission to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority ceremony on Feb. 11, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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CJTF-HOA hosts Multinational Sports Event with partner nations
2/4/2025
Command Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) hosted several partner nations to participate in a soccer tournament on January 15, 2025.
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204th MEB Transfers Authority of CJTF-HOA Mission to 158th MEB
2/4/2025
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti – The 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Utah Army National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) headquarters staff mission to the 158th MEB, Arizona Army National Guard, on Dec. 13, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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Bull Shark 25-1: Multinational Exercise Strengthens Regional Security and Collaboration
12/14/2024
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese and French forces, collaborated during the semiannual Bull Shark 25-1 exercise Nov. 25-26, 2024, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies.
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Celebrates Enduring Partnership at Partner Appreciation Day
12/4/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI – U.S. military personnel at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), including members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), CLDJ staff, tenant commands, Djiboutian Armed Forces, and Allied and partner military forces gathered Nov. 20, 2024, to celebrate Partner Appreciation Day.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti for Thanksgiving
12/4/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), attended the East Africa Security Forum (EASF), the Marine Corps Ball, and spent Thanksgiving with deployed service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during the last week of November 2024.
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East Africa Security Forum hosted by CJTF-HOA
11/25/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) was recently held at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Nov. 21-23, 2024. The forum, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), aimed to enhance U.S. collaboration with regional partners and address complex security issues. It brought together senior leaders and distinguished guests from U.S. government agencies, military and diplomatic missions, as well as representatives from partner nations.
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Task Force Associator Replaces Task Force Paxton as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit
10/25/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Task Force Associator was officially given responsibility for the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton, another Pennsylvania National Guard Unit, during a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 21, 2024.
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