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)
ROK hosts coalition partners for inaugural anniversary
12/24/2015
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.
Rwandan Defense Force members walk to the NCO Centre of Excellence at the RDF Combat Training Center in Gabiro, Rwanda, Dec. 15, 2015. Senior enlisted leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa visited the facility to learn about the training available to NCOs in East African partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jerome DeForest/released)
Engineers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa visited the Rwandan Defense Force Engineering Brigade Headquarters near Kigali to exchange best practices about expeditionary camp planning.
Engineers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the Rwandan Defense Force exchange ideas on expeditionary camp planning at the RDF Engineering Brigade Headquarters near Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 17, 2015. Both sides discussed approaches to support different types of operational units and missions in expeditionary environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Members of the Rwandan Defense Force ask questions during a military-to-military engagement at the RDF Engineering Brigade Headquarters near Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 17, 2015. RDF engineers from different specialties gathered to share their common practices of planning expeditionary camps with engineers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Navy Lt. Steven Hunt, Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa engineer, illustrates soil stabilization techniques during a military-to-military engagement with the Rwandan Defense Force at the RDF Engineering Brigade Headquarters near Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 15, 2015. Engineers from both forces exchanged ideas on the optimal ways to plan expeditionary camps considering local terrain features. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
