U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, attaches rank insignia to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA incoming commanding general, during a frocking ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 13, 2015. Stammer was previously selected for promotion to major general and promoted prior to taking command of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer assumed command of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on April 14, 2015. U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, commanding general for U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony.
“Aloha” is a word that means hello and goodbye in Hawaiian. For U.S. Army Chaplain Maj. Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, this simple word means more than just that.
150408-F-QZ836-142 Kenya(April 08,2015) Command Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader, attends a briefing at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. Skinner’s presence at the summit brings the enlisted perspective of the Profession of Arms and a valuable voice for the non-commissioned officer corps. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
150408-F-QZ836-189 Kenya(April 08,2015) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents his perspective on why the Profession of Arms is vital to an organization at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command; notably Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), CJTF-HOA and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
150408-F-QZ836-139 Kenya(April 08,2015) Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), makes opening remarks at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command, notably Ambassador Carter, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
150408-F-QZ836-170 Kenya(April 08,2015)U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, makes opening remarks at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command; notably Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), CJTF-HOA and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
To run an effective organization, “perfect” leadership can be the key to growing trust and guidance with those you lead. Having a “perfect” leadership style, “I will be there for you and you will be there for me”. Within any organization, “perfect” leadership helps to build a Profession of Arms ingrained with trust and duty to your people and country.
Commander of Squadron 2 Gendarmerie Mobile (left) over watches his Crew performing Medical Care during an Mass Casualty Scenario
4/9/2015
Captain Abdi Daher, Commander of Squadron 2 Gendarmerie Mobile (left) over watches his crew performing medical care during an mass casualty scenario during the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Members of the Squadron 2 Gendarmerie Mobile extract 1-77 Armored Regiment Health Care Specialist from Vehicle Accident Scenario
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Members of the Squadron 2 Gendarmerie Mobile, extract Sergeant Jonathan Ahrem, 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialist, from a vehicle accident scenario, during a mass casualty scenario during the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Djiboutian Gendarmerie officer (Left) and 1-77 Armored Regiment Health Care Specialist work together to apply a Tourniquet to a role-player during First Aid Best Practice Exchange
4/9/2015
A Djiboutian Gendarmerie officer (Left) and Sergeant Richard Davies, 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialist, work together to apply a tourniquet to a role-player during the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Two U.S. Army sergeants display the way they are trained to apply a Tourniquet during First Aid Best Practice Exchange
4/9/2015
Two U.S. Army sergeants, display the way they are trained to apply a tourniquet during the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
1-77 Armored Regiment Health Care Specialist demonstrates the Way the U.S. Army trains to apply a Tourniquet to Djibouti Gendarmerie
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Specialist Dillion Flowers, 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialist, demonstrates the way the U.S. Army trains to apply a tourniquet to the Djibouti Gendarmerie, during the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
A Box of Medical Training Aids prepped for First Aid Best Practice Exchange
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A box of medical training aids, prepped for the First Aid Best Practice Exchange between, the Djibouti Gendarmerie, 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions and the 1-77 Armored Regiment health care specialists in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
CJTF-HOA Soldiers, Gendarmerie share Best Practices
4/9/2015
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa 404th and 407th Civil Affairs Battalions have joined forces with the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment and the Djiboutian Gendarmerie, to hold a two-day training event and share medical treatment best practices in Cheik Moussa, Djibouti, Apr. 5, 2015.
CJTF-HOA Commanding General meets with East Africa Military Leaders at Camp Lemonnier
4/8/2015
Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, meets with East Africa military Leaders at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Feb. 11, 2015. Grigsby directly engaged with the Partner Nations’ military leaders to understand what the Profession of Arms meant to each individual country and encouraged them to instill these principles at all levels of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Kevin Iinuma)
CJTF-HOA Commanding General meets with a Djiboutian Cadet during Visit to Joint Military Academy of Arta
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Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, meets with a Djiboutian cadet during a visit to Joint Military Academy of Arta in Arta, Djibouti on Dec. 27, 2014. AS CJTF-HOA commanding general, Grigsby mentored junior members at Partner Nation military academies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
CJTF-HOA Commanding General CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader pose for Group Photo during Veteran’s Day Group Physical Training Event
4/8/2015
Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo during the Veteran’s Day group physical training event on Nov. 11, 2014. Grigsby believed that PT was essential in forming bonds between teammates and participated in group PT with both officer and enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)
CJTF-HOA Commanding General speaks to service members during CJTF-HOA All Hands Call at Camp Lemonnier
4/8/2015
Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks to service members during a CJTF-HOA All Hands Call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Nov. 7, 2015. Grigsby is set to relinquish command of CJTF-HOA on April 14, 2015, after serving 14 months as commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)
