A U.S. Airman, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) ammunitions, presses the detonate button for an explosive device performing a controlled detonation during a training exercise by CJTF-HOA Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. A controlled detonation is a method used to safely disable suspected explosive devices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members, construct explosive tools such as fluid blade disruptors and devices for training purposes at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. EOD teams use fluid blade disruptors to penetrate harden locations with a directed explosion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, ignite thermite devices on a pile of expired ammunition and other ordnances to incinerate safely at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. EOD technicians are specially trained to disarm and dispose ofhigh explosive devices and other types of ordnance, including nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians working with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa set thermite devices on a stockpile of expired ammunition and ordnance to incinerate safely at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. Thermite is a composition of metal powders and fuels that can reach temperatures higher than 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
U.S. Navy Sailors of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members, pour diesel fuel on a pile of expired ammunition and other ordnances to incinerate them safely at Arta Plage, Djibouti, Jan. 30, 2017. EOD teams disarm and dispose of active explosive devices in deployed areas around the globe. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)
British Army Col. Adam Crawley, right, director of plans and policy for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa escorts dignitaries from the United Kingdom as they arrive at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Jan. 23, 2017. Sir Nicholas Kay, U.K. special envoy to the Horn of Africa, left, joined Her Majesty’s Ambassador Susanna Moorehead, British ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti to meet with CJTF-HOA Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag to gain a greater understanding of CJTF-HOA's mission and execution. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Her Majesty's Ambassador Susanna Moorehead, British ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti and Sir Nicholas Kay, U.K. special envoy to the Horn of Africa meet with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Jan. 23, 2017. The visit allowed both Moorehead and Kay to gain a greater understanding of CJTF-HOA's mission and execution. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Her Majesty's Ambassador Susanna Moorehead, British ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti and Sir Nicholas Kay, U.K. special envoy to the Horn of Africa meet with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Jan. 23, 2017.
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
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Peter H. Vrooman, Chargé d'affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
Guest speaker Dr. Paul Williams, author of “War and Conflict in Africa,” provides attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference with an overview of contemporary armed conflict in East Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag converse during the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa under the leadership of Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and provided an opportunity to openly discuss the security environment throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
U.S. Defense Attachés and country team personnel from eight East Africa nations joined military leaders from U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Jan. 24, for the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference. The two-day event was hosted by CJTF-HOA under the leadership of AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
State, Defense department officials focus on East Africa security
1/27/2017
U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations joined military leaders from U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier Jan. 24, for the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference.
Brigadier General Phil Purcell is the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In this position, he supports the CJTF-HOA Commander to counter violent extremism in East Africa. General Purcell is also responsible for developing relations with senior military leaders in African partner nations and directing CJTF staff and subordinate commanders’ support to deployed personnel and units of all Services across the Horn of Africa.
Brigadier General Phil Purcell is the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In this position, he supports the CJTF-HOA Commander to counter violent extremism in East Africa. General Purcell is also responsible for developing relations with senior military leaders in African partner nations and directing CJTF staff and subordinate commanders’ support to deployed personnel and units of all Services across the Horn of Africa.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler administers the oath of enlistment to Petty Officer 1st Class James Pineda, flag writer for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2017. Pineda's desire to re-enlist while serving in a deployed environment exemplifies the sense of commitment demonstrated each year, by the thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who elect to turn their military service into a long-term career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn dines with deployed junior enlisted Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn engages with deployed Soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2017. Allyn's visit included the opportunity to meet with leadership to discuss on-going operations and challenges in the region, as well as recognize numerous service members for outstanding performance in support of Camp Lemonnier, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)
