Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA
10/17/2017
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.
Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA
10/17/2017
U.S. Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group load pallets of medical and humanitarian aid supplies onto a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2017. The aid is being delivered to the Somali people following a devastating terrorist attack that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on Oct. 14. Working with the Federal Government of Somalia, the U.S. Mission to Somalia immediately arranged for the air shipment. On a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission, the C-130 carried several pallets of medical equipment and supplies. The United States will continue to stand with the Somali government, its people, and international allies to combat terrorism and support efforts to achieve peace, security and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gustavo Castillo)
Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA
10/17/2017
U.S. Airmen from the 449th Air Expeditionary Group load pallets of medical and humanitarian aid supplies onto a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2017. The aid is being delivered to the Somali people following a devastating terrorist attack that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on Oct. 14. Working with the Federal Government of Somalia, the U.S. Mission to Somalia immediately arranged for the air shipment. On a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission, the C-130 carried several pallets of medical equipment and supplies. The United States will continue to stand with the Somali government, its people, and international allies to combat terrorism and support efforts to achieve peace, security and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gustavo Castillo)
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, pose for a photo in Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 12, 2017. Waldhauser and Martin Dale, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to Somalia, along with other senior U.S. military and Department of State leaders, visited Somalia to engage with key Somalia stakeholders and express the U.S. government’s commitment to the security and stability of the Federal Government of Somalia, Somali National Security Forces, and the African Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. military and Department of State officials meet with Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 12, 2017. Topics of interest covered during the meeting included U.S. and Somali national interests in the region and opportunities to strengthen the Somali National Security Forces, particularly as the African Union mission in Somalia troops transition out of the security role in coming years. Attendees of the meeting included Martin Dale, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to Somalia, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA in Somalia (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. military and Department of State officials meet with Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 12, 2017. Topics of interest covered during the meeting included U.S. and Somali national interests in the region and opportunities to strengthen the Somali National Security Forces, particularly as the African Union mission in Somalia troops transition out of the security role in coming years. Attendees of the meeting included Martin Dale, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to Somalia, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA in Somalia (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. military and Department of State officials meet with Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 12, 2017. Topics of interest covered during the meeting included U.S. and Somali national interests in the region and opportunities to strengthen the Somali National Security Forces, particularly as the African Union mission in Somalia troops transition out of the security role in coming years. Attendees of the meeting included Martin Dale, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to Somalia, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA in Somalia (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymundo Rodriguez, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) budget chief and faculty advisor for the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course, assists in advising Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, during sword instruction held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. The skillsets provided through the course can help CJTF-HOA in supporting Djibouti by reinforcing abilities that can be used in combating transnational threats, executing effective peace operations, responding to crisis and promoting regional stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
U.S. Marine Cpl. Payton Martin of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit helps Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observe the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. FAD participation in the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course denotes the important occasion of an African military taking part in this curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observes the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. Two FAD soldiers represent African partner-nation members taking part in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Corporals Course. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observes the use of tactical communication radios as instructed by U.S. Army Spc. Christinejoy Cantor, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) tactical communications, during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held CJTF-HOA at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 4, 2017. The course lasts from Oct. 2 – 19 and included partner-nation members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
Two Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers, Maoulid Daher Cheick and Abdo-Salam Yacin, observe during a lecture for the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 4, 2017. The Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa hosts a joint corporals course for the military branches here, but this iteration also included partner military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10/11/2017
The U.S. Marine Corps is arguably one of the most revered institutions within the U.S. Department of Defense. So, when Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership recently welcomed members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) into the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course, it was a distinct honor.
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits Marines that secure the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness specifically recognized U.S. Marine Sgt. Jessica Valdez, Assistant Detachment Commander Section Chief and U.S. Marine Sgt. Jun Choi, Staff Section of Supply and Vehicle Noncommissioned Officer, for good performance. Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits Marines that secure the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness specifically recognized U.S. Marine Sgt. Jessica Valdez, Assistant Detachment Commander Section Chief and U.S. Marine Sgt. Jun Choi, Staff Section of Supply and Vehicle Noncommissioned Officer, for good performance. Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits officials at the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA shares tactical communications best practices with Djiboutian military partners
10/7/2017
U.S. service members from the tactical communications (TACCOM) section assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate conducted a best practices sharing session with members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD), Oct. 2-4.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
