CJTF-HOA

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks Military Members for their Service during Visit to Camp Lemonnier

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers Military Members Questions regarding Counter-Terrorism Initiatives

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA Commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, Tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader, during Remarks to Camp Lemonnier Service Members

Chebelley Village Soccer Player readies Kick as Defender for CJTF-HOA Team rushes Him

Player for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team kicks Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

Forward for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team Chest Blocks Soccer Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

Striker for Chebelley Village Soccer Team charges CJTF-HOA Defender

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier rests after completing 12-mile Ruck March in Arta, Djibouti

1st Battalion U.S. Army soldier is handed a Drink from Fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member during 12-mile Ruck March

Member of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion lobs Practice Grenade from Cover during Expert Infantry Badge Red Lane Assessment Course

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier, checks his Radio after assembling Antenna and adjusting its Settings

1st Battalion Soldier reassembles M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during Expert Infantry Badge Assessment Course

Members of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion compare Best Practices on Splinting a Leg under Fire

77th Armor Regiment Combat Medic shows Able Company Infantry Platoon Leader how to treat a Burn

Able Company Platoon Leader practices operating Mark-19 Grenade Launcher in preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment

77th Armor Regiment Soldier plots Grid Points on Field Map during Land Navigation Training on Camp Lemonnier

77th Armor Regiment Infantry Squad Leader briefs Soldiers from 1/77 AR Rgt. on Land Navigation in Preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment

U.S., Djiboutian military holds conference on civil military operations

Transition Through Leadership

Transition Through Leadership

CJTF-HOA holds JIIM event

CJTF-HOA holds JIIM event

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and local villagers distribute soccer balls to the children of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. More than 40 soccer balls were given to the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), by the “Kick for Nick” charity to distribute to the local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

A child holds a sign with the name of a donator who contributed to the "kick for Nick" charity, at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Contributions to the charity, setup in honor of a fallen U.S. Army soldier who loved soccer, have led to thousands of soccer balls being distributed to children worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

A child holds a soccer ball given to him by volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a visit by members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), to Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Chebelley village is a community near Camp Lemonnier that the 404th CA BN visits monthly for community events and projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Volunteers from Combined joint Task Force-Horn of Africa distribute soccer balls to children at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. The soccer balls were given to volunteers for distribution by the “Kick for Nick” charity, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Pvt. Nick Madaras. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Capt. Michael Silva, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion dentist, entertains a group of children at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Silva was one of several volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa who helped deliver more than 40 donated soccer balls from the “Kick for Nick” charity to the village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, salutes the audience during a relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, passes the sword to Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA commander, during a relinquishment of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner former Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader thanks service members and civilians for their hard work during the relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, passes the sword to U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, during the relinquishment of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader speaks to service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti during a relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks Military Members for their Service during Visit to Camp Lemonnier

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks military members for their service during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Kerry concluded his three-day, East African tour in Djibouti, answering military members questions about counter-terrorism efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers Military Members Questions regarding Counter-Terrorism Initiatives

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers military members questions regarding counter-terrorism initiatives during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Camp Lemonnier is the only U.S. military installation in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA Commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, Tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, a tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Kerry is the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit the country of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader, during Remarks to Camp Lemonnier Service Members

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Skinner was praised for her overall dedication during her two years at CJTF-HOA.

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

Chebelley Village Soccer Player readies Kick as Defender for CJTF-HOA Team rushes Him

A Chebelley Village soccer player readies a kick as a defender for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa team rushes him during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Player for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team kicks Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

A player for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team kicks the ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game began in 2013 and is an event hosted by the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Forward for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team Chest Blocks Soccer Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

A forward for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team chest blocks a soccer ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Striker for Chebelley Village Soccer Team charges CJTF-HOA Defender

A striker for the Chebelley Village soccer team charges a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa defender during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game night is a monthly event that pits camp personnel against Chebelley residents in a game of soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Army Sgt. William Oliver, a volunteer teacher, works with a student on his English skills during a class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. The institute offers classes to civil servants who want to develop their ability to communicate in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

A student listens to U.S. Army Capt. Ervin Arrendondo during an English class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. Arrendondo is the Civil Affairs Team lead who facilitates getting volunteers to the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, wears the Expert Infantry Badge after completing all the EIB assessment requirements at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Earning the EIB proves the U.S. Army infantryman is an expert in his field capable of handling a variety of weapons and quickly responding to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier rests after completing 12-mile Ruck March in Arta, Djibouti

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, rests after completing a 12-mile ruck march in Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. The march was the final task for Expert Infantry Badge candidates to complete to earn the honor, which is one of the most important achievements a U.S. Army infantryman can earn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion U.S. Army soldier is handed a Drink from Fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member during 12-mile Ruck March

A U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment is handed a drink from a fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member, during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the Expert Infantry Badge assessment at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Candidates for the EIB had to complete the march in less than three hours over unfamiliar terrain to avoid disqualification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Member of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion lobs Practice Grenade from Cover during Expert Infantry Badge Red Lane Assessment Course

A member of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, lobs a practice grenade from cover during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to toss two grenades from cover into a target zone as one of the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier, checks his Radio after assembling Antenna and adjusting its Settings

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, checks his radio after assembling the antenna and adjusting its settings during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to assemble and check their radio before gathering their additional supplies and continuing the lane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion Soldier reassembles M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during Expert Infantry Badge Assessment Course

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, reassembles a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Expert Infantry Badge assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. Candidates’ ability to properly maintain and utilize a variety of weapons was graded as part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Members of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion compare Best Practices on Splinting a Leg under Fire

Members of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, compare best practices on splinting a leg under fire in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Tactical Combat Casualty Care is one of many skills soldiers are graded on during the EIB assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

77th Armor Regiment Combat Medic shows Able Company Infantry Platoon Leader how to treat a Burn

Spc. Joshua Hale, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment combat medic, shows 1st Lt. Michael Derick, 1/77 AR Rgt., Able Company infantry platoon leader, how to treat a burn in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The fundamentals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care include: treating casualties, preventing additional casualties and completing the mission, and infantryman are expected to demonstrate a variety of field care during the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Able Company Platoon Leader practices operating Mark-19 Grenade Launcher in preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment

2nd Lt. David Kennie, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, Able Company platoon leader, practices operating the Mark-19 grenade launcher in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The Mark-19 is a 40mm belt-fed grenade launcher that has been in service since the Vietnam War and EIB candidates are graded on its use as a part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

77th Armor Regiment Soldier plots Grid Points on Field Map during Land Navigation Training on Camp Lemonnier

A soldier from the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, plots grid points on a field map during land navigation training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. The training was part of the 1/77 AR Rgt. Expert Infantry Badge field training exercises in preparation for the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

77th Armor Regiment Infantry Squad Leader briefs Soldiers from 1/77 AR Rgt. on Land Navigation in Preparation for Expert Infantry Badge Assessment

Staff Sgt. Billy Mollenhauer, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment infantry squad leader, briefs soldiers from the 1/77 AR Rgt. on land navigation in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Land navigation is one of several skills EIB candidates are graded on during the assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Albert Katumba, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees representative, speaks at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Katumba spoke to the cadets about the effects war can have on civilian populations specifically the displacement of civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet, Arta, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, Speaks at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Brennan spoke to the cadets about the importance of planning, preparing and protecting civilians caught in the middle of military and law enforcements actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet, Arta, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

The Joint Military Academy of Arta hosted the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting entitled “Civilians on the Battlefield,” in Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The conference was a joint effort by the Djiboutian Armed Forces, U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, the American ambassador to Djibouti and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet, Arta, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, speaks to cadets at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Kelly was one of three guest speakers at the event discussing the importance of military and law enforcement leaders to plan for the protection of civilians and their livelihoods when performing military actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet, Arta, Djibouti

U.S., Djiboutian military holds conference on civil military operations

Djiboutian military and law enforcement cadets attend briefings at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The meeting’s focus was on the effects military and police actions can have on civilian populations, and the need to mitigate these affects through planning and preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet, Arta, DJIBOUTI

Transition Through Leadership

150408-F-QZ836-093 Kenya(April 08,2015)(From Right) Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, introduces Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA commander, to an East African partner, during the Senior Leader Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, April 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Photo by: Leslie, Carlin O SSgt USAF AFRICOM CJTF-HOA PAO (US), Stuttgart, Germany

Transition Through Leadership

Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, congratulates Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, on becoming the CJTF-HOA commander, during the change of command ceremony, Apr. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Darrell Dean)

Photo by: Leslie, Carlin O SSgt USAF AFRICOM CJTF-HOA PAO (US), Stuttgart, Germany

CJTF-HOA holds JIIM event

U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, host an East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. The event also provided an opportunity for Rodriguez to introduce his new Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, to the regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Photo by: Iinuma, Kevin M SSgt USAF US AFRICOM (US), CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA holds JIIM event

From left, U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, speaks with Ambassador Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador of Djibouti, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, during the U.S. Africa Command East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)