CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
5/11/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
5/11/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, board the Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
5/10/2017
DJIBOUTI -- Nearly 40 members from both Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, visited the allied South Korean Navy Destroyer, ROKS Choi Young DDH-981 in the port of Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, May 8.
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
5/6/2017
The bell tolls between the names of the fallen as Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
5/6/2017
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1), Det. Horn of Africa Officer in Charge, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Ward, speaks to the crowd gathered with NMCB-1 of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, as they are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
5/6/2017
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
5/6/2017
A wreath laying memorial ceremony was held to honor the lives of seven United States Navy Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Fourteen at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, May 2, 2017.
CJTF-HOA groups enhance fitness program, leaders through philanthropy
5/5/2017
Members of Camp Lemmonier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa fitness leaders pose for a photo in their new assistant command fitness leader physical training shirts, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. U.S. Navy fitness leaders commonly wear distinctive shirts to signify their role in assisting the success of their shipmates’ fitness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA groups enhance fitness program, leaders through philanthropy
5/5/2017
Petty Officer 1st Class Celeste Dunlap, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command fitness leader, works with a CJTF-HOA assistant command fitness leader to review fitness scores at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Commonly, command and assistant command fitness leaders in the U.S. wear unique physical training shirts to indicate their role. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA groups enhance fitness program, leaders through philanthropy
5/5/2017
Sometimes items commonly taken for granted become more significant in the deployed environment. Take, for example, a simple T-shirt. The U.S. Navy's assistant command fitness leaders at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, used tenacity and resolve to solve a shirt situation with the help of the professional military associations here.
CJTF-HOA commander, SRCC for Somalia meet to examine partnership mission
5/1/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira exchange greetings before their meeting at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. Having assumed command the day prior, the event served as Furness’s first official key leader engagement as the CJTF-HOA commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
USAFRICOM, U.S. State Dept., Somali leadership assemble to discuss current events
5/1/2017
Second from left, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) leadership, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz, center, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, second from right, begin discussion during a meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. USAFRICOM and subcomponent CJTF-HOA assist African states in strengthening their defense capabilities to mitigate their security threats more effectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Newly-appointed CJTF-HOA leaders’ visit helps reinforce an independent Somali defense force
5/1/2017
Newly-appointed Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness and the CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin J. Higginbotham joined the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz and U.S. Africa Command commander U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser for a series of meetings regarding East African security in Somalia.
At center, U.S. Africa Command Commander (USAFRICOM) U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser and President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known by his nickname “Farmajo,” stand alongside their respective dignitaries and military coterie after their meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. With its partners, USAFRICOM works to neutralize transnational threats, protect U.S. personnel and facilities, prevent and mitigate conflict, and build defense capability to promote regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) welcomed U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness and said farewell to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kurt L. Sonntag during a change of command ceremony yesterday, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. U.S. Africa Command Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, presided over the ceremony.
CJTF-HOA welcome new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/29/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, hands the guidon to Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, the incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness previously served as the legislative assistant to the commandant of the Marine Corps at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA welcome new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/29/2017
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Geoffrey P. Steffee, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, holds the guidon during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. The senior enlisted leader is responsible for leading, mentoring, enforcing standards of good order and discipline, and advising and assisting the Commanding General on all matters pertaining to the health, morale, welfare and professional development for approximately 2,000 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines joint service personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA welcome new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/29/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, speaks with regional partners from East Africa after the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness has participated in contingency operations in the Republic of Panama and in the following named operations: Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Unified Assistance, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA welcome new commander, senior enlisted leader
4/29/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness is responsible for overseeing CJTF-HOA’s efforts in countering transnational threats in East Africa, fostering regional security cooperation, and ultimately promoting regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)
