Equipment operators complete road construction to help facilitate US/French mission operations
8/1/2017
A project several months in the making finally came to fruition July 30 with the help of a few equipment operators from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
CJTF-HOA’s foreign policy advisor recognized with DOS award for superior performance
7/28/2017
Mr. Scott B. Ticknor has served as the Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa since September 8, 2016. In this position, he advises the commanding general and his staff on foreign policy matters related to the command’s mission and activities in East Africa. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of State)
CJTF-HOA’s foreign policy advisor recognized with DOS award for superior performance
7/28/2017
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs awarded Mr. Scott Ticknor, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD), with the 2017 Robert D. Murphy Senior-Level POLAD of the Year Award July 19.
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a stethoscope to listen to a patient’s heartbeat during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. This bilateral training was the first execution of medical evacuation procedures with French military personnel and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Martinez from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a radio to call the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 for assistance with medical evacuation during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Melvin Taylor from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, receives care for his simulated injuries during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. CJTF-HOA conducts exercises to maintain readiness and evaluate capability of U.S. and international forces, or to establish/maintain relationships and contribute to capacity building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
Members of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, carry a patient on a litter during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. This bilateral training was the first execution of medical evacuation procedures with French military personnel and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with emergency medical services personnel and members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88, transport a patient from a SA 330 Puma helicopter across the flightline, during a bilateral exercise with French forces at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
A member of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 stands on the flightline during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. This bilateral training was the first execution of medical evacuation procedures with French military personnel and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
Emergency medical services personnel lift a patient on to an ambulance during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and French forces at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA conducts exercises to maintain readiness and evaluate capability of U.S. and international forces, or to establish/maintain relationships and contribute to capacity building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
Members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 walk toward an awaiting SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
7/24/2017
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and French rescue and medical personnel stationed in Djibouti participated in the first bilateral medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) exercise at a Seabee humanitarian assistance construction site in the Djibouti’s Arta region on July 19 and 20.
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/21/2017
U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA contracting office contributes to regional stability, prosperity with first vendor day in Mogadishu
7/19/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a successful vendor day in Mogadishu, Somalia, July 12, 2017. This event offered an opportunity for U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson, CJTF-HOA contracting officer from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to meet with Somali businesses and explore the possibilities of sourcing services locally, saving time and expense in the long run. This also promotes stability and economic growth within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. Sixteen local vendors came together and received information on the workings of the U.S. contracting systems, with the aim to aid in streamlining access for Somali businesses to competitively compete for contracts. (Courtesy photos provided by U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson/released)
CJTF-HOA contracting office contributes to regional stability, prosperity with first vendor day in Mogadishu
7/19/2017
Engaging employment from local businesses helps shape the environment of the U.S. and its regional partners through relationships and agreements, which builds trust, dependability and shared security interests. The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Contingency Contracting Office plays a major role in this in Mogadishu, Somalia.
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/19/2017
U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/19/2017
U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/19/2017
U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/19/2017
U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA helping light up spaces - and faces - in Djibouti
7/19/2017
Djiboutian children test out the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
