The responsibility as the Security Force Battalion for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa was transferred from one Texas Army National Guard battalion to another at a ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on July 5, 2018.
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa attend a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) and U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Martinez, Bravo Co., 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Texas National Guard, instruct new recruits at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
Non-commissioned officers with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instruct new recruits at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Flynn, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, celebrates with members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) following a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Somali dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instructs a new recruit at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Afar dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instructs a new recruit at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
7/3/2018
CJTF-HOA’s continued commitment to training and equipping the RIB enables Djibouti’s effectiveness in developing security and stability within its’ borders and East Africa.
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
6/18/2018
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance in World War II.
U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti Ambassador Larry André and his wife opened their home May 21 and 22 to host two Iftars the evening breaking of the fast celebrated by Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti Ambassador, Larry André, talks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, chaplain, Africa Command, during an Iftar celebration at André’s home, Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, the Deputy Command Chaplain at U.S. Africa Command, leads Muslims in prayer as the sun sets, to begin an Iftar at the residence of Larry André, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, May 21, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Specialist Ahmed Azhar, an infantryman from the 10th Mountain Division, prepares a prayer rug in during an Iftar celebration at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti’s house in Djibouti, May 21, 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, speaks to guests during an Iftar at his home in Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, chaplain, Africa Command, leads Muslims in prayer as the sun sets, beginning an Iftar at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Capt. John Tully, U.S. Embassy to the Republic of Djibouti Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, talks to visitors of the Iftar at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André’s house in Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Azhar, an infantryman from the 10th Mountain Division, prepares a prayer rug in during an Iftar celebration at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of DJibouti’s house in Djibouti, May 21, 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
6/18/2018
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
