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Deputy Commander
Brigadier General Phil Purcell is the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In this position, he supports the CJTF-HOA Commander to counter violent extremism in East Africa. General Purcell is also responsible for developing relations with senior military leaders in African partner nations and directing CJTF staff and subordinate commanders’ support to deployed personnel and units of all Services across the Horn of Africa.
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler administers the oath of enlistment to Petty Officer 1st Class James Pineda, flag writer for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. Pineda's desire to re-enlist while serving in a deployed environment exemplifies the sense of commitment demonstrated each year, by the thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who elect to turn their military service into a long-term career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn dines with deployed junior enlisted Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn engages with deployed Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
U.S. service members selected for exceptional mission support prepare to be recognized by Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit to Camp Lemonnier included meeting with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, engaging with enlisted Soldiers and junior Army officers over lunch and dinner, and recognizing numerous deployed service members for their outstanding mission contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn recognizes Air Force Staff Sgt. Alasdair Stretch for outstanding performance as a financial administration noncommissioned officer at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous deployed service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Brig. Gen. Moore visits HOA
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, meets with Army Reserve members of the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to discuss the specific challenges and objectives associated with their deployment to the Horn of Africa.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot, Camp Lemonnier
Brig. Gen. Moore visits HOA
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, takes a question at a “town hall” style meeting during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to present an overview of the Army’s mission in Africa and drive home the ‘Total Army’ concept.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot, Camp Lemonnier
Brig. Gen. Moore visits HOA
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander checks into the galley to dine with Army Reserve members during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with Army Reservists to discuss the Army’s overall mission objective on the continent of Africa.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot, Camp Lemonnier
Brig. Gen. Moore visits HOA
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, introduces Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, to Air Force Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell, incoming CJTF-HOA deputy commanding general during an office call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Brig. Gen. Moore met with the CJTF-HOA senior leaders to discuss capabilities of the Army, and how the Army Reserve can better support future mission of CJTF-HOA.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot, Camp Lemonnier
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn recognizes Army Staff Sgt. Kendra Langsford for outstanding performance as an intelligence noncommissioned officer at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allen's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous deployed service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Gen. Daniel Allyn visits Camp Lemoonnier
Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, right, accompanies Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel Allyn during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn took the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, meet with enlisted Soldiers and junior Army officers over lunch and dinner, and recognize numerous deployed service members for outstanding mission contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
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The South Carolina National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. General Robert E. Livingston, Jr. and South Carolina Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Russell Vickery join deployed Soldiers recognized for outstanding performance with the 151st Signal Battalion during their visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2017. Maj. Gen. Livingston and Vickery travelled to Camp Lemonnier to engage with deployed South Carolina National Guard members and to learn more about their role in supporting the mission of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: SSgt Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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The South Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Maj. General Robert E. Livingston, Jr. responds to questions during an “all call” with deployed Soldiers from the from the 151st Signal Battalion during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2017. South Carolina Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Russell Vickery joined Maj. Gen. Livingston as he visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with deployed South Carolina National Guard members, and learn more about their role in supporting the mission of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: SSgt Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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The South Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Maj. General Robert E. Livingston, Jr. has brunch with troops from the 151st Signal Battalion during his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2017. Maj. Gen. Livingston travelled to Camp Lemonnier to engage with deployed South Carolina National Guard members, and learn more about their role in supporting the mission of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: SSgt Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Somali National Army Chief of Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed Adan Ahmed, right, and Chief of Staff Col. Ahmed Mohammed, left, converse with African Union Mission in Somalia Force Commander Lt. Gen. Osman Noor Soubagleh during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 12, 2017. The symposium is part of an ongoing international effort to aid security conditions throughout Somalia by fostering the growth and revitalization of the national military defense force, which disbanded following the collapse of the country’s central government in 1991.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Leaders of the Somali National Army meet with international military and civilian officials to discuss the future of Somalia’s security at the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. More than 60 participants attended the two-day event, including representatives from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Somalia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Also in attendance, were representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union Training Mission, and the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, right, recognizes members of the Ugandan military responsible for defeating a vehicle borne IED attack while serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. AMISOM is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations in Somalia.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Leaders of the Somali National Army gather with international military and civilian officials for the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. More than 60 participants attended the two-day event, including representatives from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Somalia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Also in attendance, were representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union Training Mission, and the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
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A French C-160 Transall transport aircraft takes off in front of a crowd of onlookers during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The C-160 Transall is a tactical transport aircraft capable of carrying up to 93 troops with the ability to take off on an airstrip as short as 700 meters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French SA 330 Puma transport helicopter escorted by an SA 342 Gazelle utility helicopter approach a designed landing site to make a low aerial pass during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The SA 330 Puma is a medium lift all-weather helicopter capable of transporting up to 16 people in and out of a battlefield. The SA 342 Gazelle is a light, five-seat helicopter often used by various militaries for reconnaissance and light attack duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French military member keeps onlookers at a safe distance from the landing area as a French C-160 Transall transport aircraft touches down on the rough terrain during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The C-160 Transall is a tactical transport aircraft capable of carrying up to 93 troops with the ability to land on an airstrip as short as 400 meters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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French military members repel out of two SA 330 Puma transport helicopters to secure a landing site during the French live fire demonstration near Grand Bara, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The SA 330 Puma is a medium lift, all-weather helicopter capable of transporting up to 16 people in and out of a battlefield. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French AMX-10RCR wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle keeps its barrel locked in on a simulated target while traversing the terrain during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The AMX-10RCR was developed for light reconnaissance and troop fire support and is capable of engaging other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French SA 342 Gazelle utility helicopter fires a live missile at simulated targets during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The SA 342 Gazelle is a light, five-seat helicopter often used by various militaries for reconnaissance and light attack duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French Mirage fighter aircraft drops flares as it performs a high-speed pass during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. The Mirage and other fighter aircraft use flares as a countermeasure against incoming heat-seeking missiles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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A French military member parachutes onto the simulated battlefield during the French live fire demonstration near Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 14, 2017. Militaries use parachutes to allow soldiers to enter battlefields from the air that are inaccessible by other means. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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While children look on, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA)Religious Affairs personnel assist U.S. Navy Seabees with flattening the ground prior to construction efforts at the Anidan Children’s House in Lamu, Kenya Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Navy Seabees and CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs personnel are assigned to Kenya to help with repairs to the Anidan Children’s Home. (Courtesy Photo)
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U.S. Army Chaplain (CPT) Donald A. Mooney, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Religious Affairs, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Pendantonga, Chaplain’s Assistant, CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs, pump up a soccer ball to distribute at the Anidan Children’s House in Lamu, Kenya Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Navy Seabees and CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs personnel are assigned to Kenya to assist with repairs and construction efforts at the Anidan Children’s Home. (Courtesy Photo)
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U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commander, Combined JointTask Force-Horn of Africa, presents Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces with a token of appreciation at the conclusion of the Japanese visit to Camp Lemonnier, Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to discuss issues of mutual interest such as security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
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Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan GroundSelf-Defense Forces meets with U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag,commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, on his visit toCamp Lemonnier Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to further relations between Japan and its partner nations in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
Soldiers form bond with Djiboutian caretakers
SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura administrators, staff members, and caretakers record footage and listen to a discussion on airway blockage given by Sgt. Brian Duckworth, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, here on January 3, 2017. The SOS Village provides cares for 90 Djiboutian children at its compound and partnered with a local civil affairs team to hold discussions in shared best practices related to administering first aid. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams, Djibouti
Soldiers form bond with Djiboutian caretakers
Soldiers with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion and staff members with SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura participated in a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. The first aid discussion group covered topics touching on treating open wounds, burns, sprains, and identifying common illnesses among children. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams, Djibouti
Soldiers form bond with Djiboutian caretakers
Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, shows SOS Village D’ Enfants - Tadjoura caretakers how to properly sling an injured arm during a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. Civil affairs team continue to identify human capacity building projects in order to strengthen relationships with host nation partners and local non-governmental organizations.
(US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams, Djibouti
Soldiers form bond with Djiboutian caretakers
Sgt. Brian Duckworth, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, demonstrates the abdominal thrust technique to SOS Village D’ Enfants – Tadjoura staff members here on January 3, 2017. Duckworth, a U.S. Army Reservist, used both his military and Emergency Medical Service civilian experience to share the most up to date practices with Djiboutians during a three day first aid discussion group. (US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams, Djibouti
Soldiers form bond with Djiboutian caretakers
Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, coaches SOS Village D’ Enfants - Tadjoura caretakers on how to perform the abdominal thrust technique during a first aid discussion group here on January 3, 2017. The discussion group covered various medical topics and gave Djiboutians the opportunity to receive hands on training.
(US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams, Djibouti
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard exchange gifts prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard face off for the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard gather for a group photo prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in downtown Djibouti Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
U.S. and Djibouti militaries strengthen relationship through a focus on fitness
Teams comprised of U.S. military members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, and members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) Republican Guard exchange gifts prior to the first in a series of friendly soccer matches at the Balbala Sports Complex in Djibouti City, Jan. 1, 2017. Through the organization of regular sporting events, the U.S. service members strive to strengthen the relationship with their FAD counterparts as well as with partner nation militaries operating in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, Djibouti
