Paratroopers of the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) leap from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during a Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) demonstration at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
U.S. and Djiboutian military members view weapon system together during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
U.S. and Djiboutian military members pose together during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
U.S. and Djiboutian senior military leaders greet one another during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
The official party poses for a photo during the opening ceremony of Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. From left: Capt. Eilis M. Cancel, commander of Camp Lemonnier; Command Chief Master Sgt. Ted R. Braxton, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA); Maj. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, commanding general of CJTF-HOA; Djiboutian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Ali Youssouf; and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Cynthia Kierscht. The event marked 22 years of partnership and cooperation in promoting regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Celebrates Enduring Partnership at Partner Appreciation Day
12/4/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI – U.S. military personnel at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), including members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), CLDJ staff, tenant commands, Djiboutian Armed Forces, and Allied and partner military forces gathered Nov. 20, 2024, to celebrate Partner Appreciation Day.
Delegates, ambassadors, and key leaders gathered together for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) Nov. 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Gen. Michael Langley (left), commander of U.S. Africa Command, is greeted by Rear Adm. Justin Kubu, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 21, 2024. Langley attended the East Africa Security Forum, the Marine Corps Ball, and spent Thanksgiving with deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jon Alderman)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, serves up food for the service members and foreign partners at Camp Lemonnier on Nov. 28, 2024. Key leaders from camp traded places with galley workers to serve the troops for Thanksgiving. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, and others attend the Marine Corps Ball Nov. 22, 2024 in Djibouti City, Djibouti. Gen. Langley visited Camp Lemonnier to observe operations and connect with service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses service members at a coining ceremony Nov. 22, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Gen. Langley visited Camp Lemonnier to observe operations and humanitarian objectives. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti for Thanksgiving
12/4/2024
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), attended the East Africa Security Forum (EASF), the Marine Corps Ball, and spent Thanksgiving with deployed service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during the last week of November 2024.
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
MSRON performs exercise with Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard
12/4/2024
U.S. Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron-1 (MSRON-1) participate in a knowledge exchange with women from the Djiboutian Coast Guard and Djiboutian Navy during Sea Sisters, part of Exercise Bull Shark 25-1, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 4-6, 2024. Led by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Bull Shark 25-1 is a joint training exercise with U.S. and partner forces focused on enhancing personnel recovery capabilities and interoperability. Sea Sisters, facilitated by Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and MSRON-1, spanned three days and included sessions on maritime survival tactics, medical care, and relationship-building. WPS was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, WPS emphasizes the critical role of women in peace and security efforts and calls for the protection of women and girls in conflict zones. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Army Maneuver Advisor Team 2311 (MAT), 3rd Squadron, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Djibouti military members assigned to the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) of the Djibouti Armed Forces prepare for a live fire exercise at Ali Oune, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2024. The MAT has been working with the BIR for the past seven months to build partner capacity progressing from individual to collective mission essential tasks. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) was recently held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The forum, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), aimed to enhance U.S. collaboration with regional partners and address complex security issues. It brought together senior leaders and distinguished guests from U.S. government agencies, military and diplomatic missions, as well as representatives from partner nations.
U.S. Air Force PJ conducts Joint Operations With U.S. Marine Corps Bronco.
11/25/2024
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. He is accompanied by a U.S. Marine Corps loadmaster, demonstrating joint operations between U.S. military branches. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation, addresses delegates and ambassadors for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on November 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Delegates, ambassadors, and key leaders gathered together for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) Nov. 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
The Honorable Cynthia Kierscht, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, addresses delegates and ambassadors for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on November 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
