CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa salute while the U.S. and Djiboutian national anthems play during the CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kurt Sonntag assumed command of CJTF-HOA from previous commander Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, incoming Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks at a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Sonntag is now in command of CJTF-HOA and responsible for its impact on the East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stand at attention as responsibilities of the unit are transferred to a new commander during the CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony also featured a transfer of responsibility during which U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Geoffrey P. Steffee assumed the role of CTJF-HOA command senior enlisted leader from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commanding general, passes the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa flag to Brig. Gen. Kurt Sonntag during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The passing of the flag signified the change of command from Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer to Sonntag, as the CJTF-HOA commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s senior leadership prepare to transfer command and responsibility of the unit from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA outgoing commander, to Brig. Gen. Kurt Sonntag during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Passing of the flag during a change of command is a military tradition that symbolizes the passing of responsibility from the old commander to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, departing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks at a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Stammer arrived at CJTF-HOA a year ago and will now be the deputy commander of the I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa outgoing commander, gives his final remarks about his time as commander of CJTF-HOA during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Stammer served for one year as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stand at attention as responsibilities of the unit are transferred to a new commander during the CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony also featured a transfer of responsibility during which U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Geoffrey P. Steffee assumed the role of CTJF-HOA command senior enlisted leader from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj Butler Kendrick Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
Service members, diplomats and multi-national guests applaud during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Sonntag is now in command of CJTF-HOA and responsible for its impact on the East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/13/2016
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa welcomed U.S. Army Brig. Gen Kurt L. Sonntag and said farewell to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commanding general for U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, awards U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, the Defense Superior Service Medal at his farewell awards ceremony March 27, 2016. Butler has been the command senior enlisted leader since June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, receives the Defense Superior Service Medal at his farewell awards ceremony March 27, 2016. During the ceremony, Kendrick said farewell to colleagues and staff members before heading back to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commanding general awards U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, the Defense Superior Service Medal at his farewell awards ceremony April 12, 2016. Stammer's next assignment will be at I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commanding general, awards U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, the Defense Superior Service Medal at his farewell awards ceremony April 12, 2016. Stammer received the medal for his service at CJTF-HOA over the past year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks at his farewell awards ceremony April 12, 2016. The commander relinquishes command Wednesday and returns to the U.S. after serving a year here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
CJTF-HOA commander, senior enlisted leader bid farewell to Africa, service members
4/12/2016
After dedicating a year of service to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer and Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr., CJTF-HOA commanding general and senior enlisted leader, bid farewell Wednesday to the thousands of service members they’ve led who are making a positive impact on the East African region.
U.S., Rwanda complete phase two effort to enhance RDF’s peacekeeping operations
4/12/2016
Rwanda Defence Force Civil-Military Affairs officers use an interpreter to gather information from a role player during a simulated needs assessment, April 7, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Both U.S. and Rwandan forces rely on interpreters to not only relay information, but also help with cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S., Rwanda complete phase two effort to enhance RDF’s peacekeeping operations
4/12/2016
Rwanda Defence Force Civil-Military Affairs officers gather information from U.S. Army Spc. Kristie Richardson, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion team medic, during a CIMIC engagement April 7, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. CIMIC officers performed a needs assessment during a simulated peacekeeping deployment, gathering information from role players to determine the needs of the local populace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S., Rwanda complete phase two effort to enhance RDF’s peacekeeping operations
4/12/2016
Members of the Rwanda Defence Force discuss use of interpreters with Soldiers from the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion during a Civil-Military Cooperation engagement April 6, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The engagement was the second exchange of best practices to strengthen the relationship between CJTF-HOA and RDF to support regional training efforts for peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
