U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Davis of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, checks the undercarriage during a biannual service inspection of a Humvee, May 29, 2017. The soldiers maintain vehicles which support efforts in countering regional violent extremist organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lindsay Cryer)
U.S. Army Spc. Kelsi May of the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, rolls a tire to be replaced during a biannual service inspection of a Humvee, May 29, 2017. The soldiers maintain vehicles to support efforts in countering regional violent extremist organizations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
101st Airborne Division platoon provides secure training area for historic Somali National Army training
5/30/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Curtis and Spc. Blaine Grubb allow a Somali National Army (SNA) vehicle through the gate at a training site in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 23, 2017, during a logistics course with the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, KY. These U.S. Soldiers, who belong to the 101st AD’s 1st Brigade, 1st Battalion, Delta Company, 3rd Platoon, were tasked to secure the training site during a logistics training course for the SNA. The SNA’s Danab battalion was the first to complete the logistics course, which concentrated on the organization of tactical movements of personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
101st Airborne Division platoon provides secure training area for historic Somali National Army training
5/30/2017
On May 24, 2017, nearly 60 Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers from a Danab battalion graduated from a U.S.-led logistics training course offered at Mogadishu, Somalia. This historic graduation, the first of three to be offered this year by U.S. Africa Command, was carried out by a small team of fewer than 20 total U.S. trainers and security personnel from the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Ky.
Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
5/30/2017
Brig. Gen. Howard Purcell, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa deputy commander, and approximately 50 U.S. and French military members and civilians assembled at the Djibouti New European Cemetery May 29, to honor the solitary native-U.S. military member buried here.
Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
5/30/2017
French navy officers visit the gravesite of the only U.S.-born military member laid to rest in the Djibouti, Pilot Officer Lawrence Maguire, a New Jersey-native, during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Djibouti New European Cemetery, May 29, 2017. Following the death of Maguire and his crew, they were laid to rest with full military honors in the Djiboutian cemetery by French forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
5/30/2017
The grave of Pilot Officer Lawrence Maguire, a New Jersey-native, is adorned with American flags during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Djibouti New European Cemetery, Djibouti, May 29, 2017. Maguire is recognized as the only U.S-born military laid to rest in the country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
5/30/2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class James Geiger, a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Seabee, plays taps during the Memorial Day commemoration ceremony for Pilot Officer Lawrence Maguire at the Djibouti New European Cemetery, Djibouti, May 29, 2017. Maguire applied to the U.S. Naval Academy, the FBI and the British American Ambulance Corps prior to joining the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Memorial Day in Africa: CJTF-HOA leadership honors native-U.S. pilot at rest in Djibouti
5/30/2017
U.S. Navy Capt. John Tully, U.S. Embassy to the Republic of Djibouti senior defense official and defense attaché, salutes as he is given the flag by U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Morgan, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Djibouti New European Cemetery, Djibouti, May 29, 2017. Brig. Gen Howard Purcell, CJTF-HOA deputy commander, far right, contributed remarks during the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
5/29/2017
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elisabeth Erickson, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Plans & Policy Directorate posture planner, completes pushups while wearing a 20-pound vest during a CJTF-HOA Memorial Day fitness challenge held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. The event was created to symbolize the sacrifices made by fallen military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
5/29/2017
Participants in a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Memorial Day fitness challenge prepare for one of the two running portions of the event held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. Nearly 200 members from CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier and international partners took part in the occasion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
5/29/2017
A participant in a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Memorial Day fitness challenge resets his stance to continue with pushups during the event held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. The event included two miles of running, 100 pullups, 200 pushups and 300 air squats with an option of wearing 20-pound body armor. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice
5/29/2017
Approximately 200 multinational military members and civilians commemorated Memorial Day by participating in a classic CrossFit challenge here, May 27.
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa, train Somali National Army soldiers May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa, train Somali National Army soldiers May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Forces Africa stand with Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division present certificates of training completion to Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu Somalia. The six-week course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
U.S. Army Capt. Seth Church with the 101st Airborne Division stands in front of a military formations of Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Church was one of five trainers the U.S. sent at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia to train its soldiers on logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Miller with the 101st Airborne Division holds the American flag during a graduation ceremony for Somali National Army soldiers May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
5/27/2017
A Soldier with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division holds certificates that were given to Somali National Army soldiers during a graduation ceremony May 24, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Byers)
