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Partnership and collaboration emphasized at Logistics in East Africa Forum
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks to CJTF-HOA staff and partner nation representatives during the Logistics in East Africa Forum at the Djibouti Kempinski Palace, Djibouti, July 19, 2023. Shawley discussed how critical coordinated logistics efforts are to crisis response and other operational missions. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Partnership and collaboration emphasized at Logistics in East Africa Forum
A Djibouti Armed Forces member speaks with an Italian Armed Forces member at the Logistics in East Africa Forum at the Djibouti Kempinski Palace, Djibouti, July 19, 2023. The forum enabled logisticians to network and share information with local partners. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Partnership and collaboration emphasized at Logistics in East Africa Forum
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks with partners at the Logistics in East Africa Forum at the Djibouti Kempinski Palace, Djibouti, July 19, 2023. Shawley spoke on the importance of coordination between partners during a crisis response event. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Partnership and collaboration emphasized at Logistics in East Africa Forum
A representative from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks at the Logistics in East Africa Forum in at the Djibouti Kempinski Palace, Djibouti, July 19, 2023. Partner nations brought up concerns and solutions surrounding sustainability on military bases and in operations. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
157th MEB transfers authority of CJTF-HOA mission to 218th MEB
A U.S. Army Soldier from the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade applies the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa patch to a fellow 218th MEB Soldier at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 14, 2023. The 218th MEB will wear this patch during their deployment to signify their authority over the CJTF-HOA mission. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Exercise Bull Shark takes place at Arta Beach, Djibouti, June 6, 2022. Exercise Bull Shark is a personnel recovery exercise involving members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, U.S. Navy, the Djiboutian Coast Guard, Spanish Navy, and Spanish Special Operations Maritime Task Unit, aimed to strengthen interoperability between like-minded partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mitchell Corley)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Mitchell Corley, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Exercise Bull Shark participants pose for a photo following the closing ceremony at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, June 3, 2023. Bull Shark is a crisis response and personnel recovery exercise designed to test communication and interoperability between like-minded partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Arta Beach, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Spanish navy service members prepare to board a Djiboutian vessel to practice visit, board, search and seizure operations during exercise Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, June 3, 2023. Bull Shark is a crisis response and personnel recovery exercise designed to test communication and interoperability between like-minded partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Arta Beach, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Djiboutian coast guard member practices weapon handling maneuvers as demonstrated by U.S. Army Capt. Stephen Godbee, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa training branch chief, during academics week as part of exercise Bull Shark at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, May 28, 2023. Bull Shark is a biannual exercise, and this iteration included an academics week to provide familirization on key exercise tasks. (U.S. Army National guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Camp Doraleh, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Spanish navy service member is hoisted by an MV-22 during exercise Bull Shark near Arta beach, Djibouti, June 3, 2023. Bull Shark is a crisis response and personnel recovery exercise designed to test communication and interoperability between like-minded partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Arta Beach, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christina Miller, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa medical operations noncommisioned officer in charge, assists a Djiboutian coast guard member with applying a bandage during academics week as part of exercise Bull Shark at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, May 28, 2023. Exercise Bull Shark is a biannual exercise, and this is the first iteration which included an academics week to provide familiarization on key exercise tasks. (U.S. Army National guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: Spc. Emily Held, Camp Doraleh, Djibouti
Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
U.S. Army Capt. Luke Lehrling, veterinarian services director, demonstrates tactical combat casualty care on a K9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
U.S. Army Sgt. Danielle Damask, preventative medicine non-commissioned officer in charge, simulates tactical combat casualty care on a K9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course brought together over 80 joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
Sgt. Danielle Damask, preventative medicine non-commissioned officer in charge, demonstrates placing a tourniquet on a K - 9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course brought together over 80 joint and allied partners for tropical medical education. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Virtual Tropical Medicine Course Unifies Allied, U.S. medical professionals
U.S. Army Capt. Luke Lehrling, veterinarian services director, and Sgt. Danielle Damask, preventative medicine non-commissioned officer in charge, simulate tactical combat casualty care on a K9 dummy as part of the virtual Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 3, 2023. The virtual course was designed to train physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, medics and all other allied health professionals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Terrence Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Public Affairs Specialist
Jennifer Glossinger, a humanitarian assistance advisor to the military with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, expounds on the historical roots of U.S. foreign aid during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The JHOC’s purpose is to teach participants the role of the U.S. government as it responds to international disasters and humanitarian emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
A U.S. Service Member reads a course manual during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The JHOC is designed to teach participants the U.S. government’s role in response efforts for international disasters and humanitarian emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
Participants engage in a case study while attending the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. During a crisis, USAID supplies life-saving resources including food, water, shelter and emergency healthcare for vulnerable populations in the affected area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Public Affairs Specialist
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa personnel review the disaster response for Typhoon Haiyan during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 18-19, 2023. The United States Agency for International Development is an independent organization that provides assistance around the world under the policy guidance of the Secretary of State and is the government’s primary arm for development and humanitarian assistance activities abroad. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Phuong Au, Djibouti, Djibouti
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Joint service members alongside political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates partake in the first service member led Iftar dinner at the Diplomatic Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar dinner is the dinner in which practicing Muslims break the daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by photojournalist Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Joint service members alongside political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates partake in the first service member led Iftar dinner at the Diplomatic Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar dinner is the dinner in which practicing Muslims break the daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by photojournalist Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Iftar: An Exchange of Food, Words and Culture
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Civil Affairs - East Africa Service Members joined Djiboutian political officials, administrators, teachers, students and associates meet for an Iftar at the Diplomatic Studies Institute, Djibouti April 5, 2023. An Iftar is the meal following sunset in which practicing Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
435th Air Expeditionary Wing
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J takes off 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
Joint Environment Requires Joint Partnership
Commandant (Major) Eric from the 03/011 CORSE French fighter squadron shows 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters emergency procedures on the French Mirage 2000 at Base aerienne 188 “Colonel Massart”, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2023. These joint training opportunities increase capabilities for both American and French Forces operating in east Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan LaPoint)
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319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, addresses Soldiers during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibout on on Feb. 19, 2023. The New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Capt. Trey Maevers Commander of 294th Engineer support company, speaks to soldiers from his company and the 319th Engineer support company during a transfer-of- authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 19, 2023. During the ceremony Soldiers from the
New York Army National Guard's 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Clyburn SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Capt. Trey Maevers Commander of 294th Engineer Support Company, speaks to soldiers during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Feb. 19 2023. During the ceremony Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
319th ESC transfers responsibility of engineering mission to 294th ESC
Soliders from two engineering quadron companies preform a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouton on Feb. 19, 2023. The New York Army National Guard’s 294th Engineer Support Company, assumed command from the 319th Engineer Support Company, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn)
Photo by: SSGT Terry Clyburn
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) leadership, left, cases their colors while VMM-364 (REIN) uncases their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) leadership cases their colors while VMM-364 (REIN) uncases their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced (VMM-364) assumes authority of the Marine tiltrotor mission from VMM-226 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, talks to Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 226 reinforced (VMM-226) and VMM-364 (REIN) following a transfer of authority ceremony April 1, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The VMM provides critical support for multiple operations within CJTF-HOA’s area of interest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emily Held)
Photo by: SPC Emily Held, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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
