U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Reeves, 2-124 Infantry Battalion mechanic, grills flatbread during a French Desert Survival Course near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Jan. 13, 2016. Using techniques that can be used in survival situations, students worked together to make a meal for the whole group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A French soldier attaches himself to a safety cable during a French Desert Survival Course near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Jan. 13, 2016. The course prepares soldiers to survive in a desert climate by teaching participants combat lifesaving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, survival cooking and water-source locating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A French army survival instructor teaches French and U.S. soldiers how to make flatbread during a French Desert Survival Course near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Jan. 13, 2016. Trainees learned how to use the resources available in a desert-like environment to prepare food and survive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S., French soldiers prove desert survival is for the fittest
1/18/2016
U.S. and French soldiers prove desert survival is for the fittest by completing phase two of the French Desert Survival Course, preparing them to not only survive, but complete their mission in the subtropical desert climate of Djibouti.
U.S. Army Capt. Tommy Stephens, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion team chief, answers Djiboutian students’ questions during an English discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2016. Civil affairs members attend group discussions to help intermediate and advanced English students practice speaking with native speakers. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Maj. William Jones, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion team chief, clarifies a phrase for Djiboutian students during an English discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2016. The English discussion groups not only help students practice their newly acquired language skills with native speakers, but they also acquaint them with U.S. military members on a personal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Djiboutian students laugh with U.S. military members during an English discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2016. More than 15 members from the local community participated in the group discussions, improving their English speaking and comprehension skills by interacting with native speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. military members speak with Djiboutian students during an English discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2016. During the discussion groups, English language students practice their skills and learn more about the U.S. service members deployed to their country on a more personal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Soldiers bolster Djiboutian English language skills
1/16/2016
More than 10 members of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Delta Company, joined local students for an English language discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2015.
Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
1/1/2016
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick, CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, answers questions from Djibouti Armed Forces SELs Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. These visits enable key leaders to share best practices to develop as more effective military leaders while strengthening the partnership between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
1/1/2016
Royal Army Sgt. Victoria McIndewar, British Intelligence Corps, briefs senior enlisted leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the Djibouti Armed Forces Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The visit consisted of two briefings covering current conditions in Somalia and the African Union mission to neutralize Al-Shabaab and stabilize the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
1/1/2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. John Hilton, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Fusion Action Cell lessons learned officer, speaks to senior enlisted leaders of the Djibouti Armed Forces Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Key leaders shared knowledge with Djiboutian SELs during their first visit to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
1/1/2016
Sgt. Maj. Ibrahim Yabeh, Djibouti Armed Forces senior enlisted leader, speaks with other SELs Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Visits like this are intended to develop U.S. and other countries’ military leaders by facilitating professional growth and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
1/1/2016
Senior enlisted leaders of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, for the first time Dec. 29, 2015, to meet with command senior enlisted leaders of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa with the intent of sharing their professional advice and networking with influential military figures from the host nation. The main focus was the current situation in Somalia and the African Union mission there to neutralize Al-Shabaab and stabilize the country.
Members of a security assistance training team and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) pose for a group photo, Dec. 12, 2015 at the People’s Palace in Djibouti. The team conducted a three-week security assistance training session in order to help the FAD combat violent extremist organizations across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
CJTF-HOA provides Security Assistance Training for Djiboutian military
12/28/2015
Members of the Regional Joint Intelligence Training Facility, located at Royal Air Force Base Molesworth, England traveled recently to Djibouti to conduct Security Assistance Training for members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces.
ROK hosts coalition partners for inaugural anniversary
12/24/2015
Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer meets with Republic of Korea Navy Capt. Sangmin An, ROK Naval Escort Task Group 20th commander, Dec. 21, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Republic of Korea provides two foreign liaison officers who support the sharing of information and best practices between CJTF-HOA and the Republic of Korea. Capt. Sangmin An invited members of CJTF-HOA to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the inauguration of the Republic of Korea’s Navy and the ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
ROK hosts coalition partners for inaugural anniversary
12/24/2015
Members of the Republic of Korea’s Navy demonstrate hand-to-hand combat skills aboard the Choi Young Destroyer Dec. 21, 2015, in Djibouti. Navy Capt. Sangmin An, ROK Naval Escort Task Group 20th commander, invited members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the inauguration of the Republic of Korea’s Navy and the ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea provides two foreign liaison officers who support the sharing of information and best practices between CJTF-HOA and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
ROK hosts coalition partners for inaugural anniversary
12/24/2015
Members of the Republic of Korea’s Navy demonstrate hand-to-hand combat skills aboard the Choi Young Destroyer Dec. 21, 2015, in Djibouti. Navy Capt. Sangmin An, ROK Naval Escort Task Group 20th commander, invited members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the inauguration of the Republic of Korea’s Navy and the ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea provides two foreign liaison officers who support the sharing of information and best practices between CJTF-HOA and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
ROK hosts coalition partners for inaugural anniversary
12/24/2015
Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, gives a toast during a reception on board the Republic of Korea’s Navy Choi Young Destroyer Dec. 21, 2015, in Djibouti. The ship’s primary mission is to provide aid for ship convoy operations, provide maritime security operations for counter piracy and sustain diplomatic alliances with foreign countries. The Choi Young commenced its counter-piracy operation on Nov. 27, 2015. The ship and its crew were critical in the success during Operation Dawn of Gulf of Aden on Jan. 1, 2011 when its visit, board, search, and seizure team rescued hostages from pirates on the ROK-operated chemical tanker, Samho Jewelry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
