U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
US military, Djiboutians champion Women, Peace and Security at co-hosted event
5/10/2022
U.S. leadership with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) co-hosted a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop with the Djiboutian Ministry of Women and Family at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022.
The participating parties, including members of the Djiboutian Ministry of Women and Family, CJTF-HOA, and U.S. Embassy Djibouti, used the venue to initiate an update to Djibouti’s WPS National Action Plan (NAP). The NAP serves as a binding document for integration of WPS principles, including how they will be prioritized and governed within Djibouti.
Participants of the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course discuss at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 14, 2022. Throughout the three-day course, group members representing subcommands from throughout AFRICOM, including Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, were tasked with conducting a gender analysis for a particular country and generating decision-making for military operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Eckman, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) director of strategy, engagement and programs, delivers comments during the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. The course generated unit-level gender focal points—personnel who assist with command-level gender and security implementation—at subcommands throughout AFRICOM, including the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)
Participants of the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course observe a briefing at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. During the course, participants were provided with training to advocate for the integration of gender perspective, develop and deliver training on gender considerations, monitor and coordinate data collection, and report on achievements. Gender perspective associated with WPS is commonly referring to the process of exposing gender differences, especially how being treated as a man or woman in society shapes a person’s immediate needs, long-term interests, and security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)
Participants pose for a class photo during the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. The course generated unit-level gender focal points—personnel who assist with command-level gender and security implementation—at subcommands throughout AFRICOM, including the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)
Two members of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa attended the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 100-level course April 12-14, 2022.
Sponsored by United States Africa Command, the course generated unit-level gender focal points who can ultimately assist with command-level gender and security decisions.
French, U.S. Soldiers conduct close-quarters marksmanship training
4/25/2022
Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-149th, Infantry Battalion, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conducts close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta range complex, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. Soldiers utilize smoke to enable a more stressful environment, better preparing them for real-world crisis environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)
French, U.S. Soldiers conduct close-quarters marksmanship training
4/25/2022
French Soldiers with French Forces in Djibouti and U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conduct close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. U.S and French Forces regularly train to enhance their partnership and build proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)
French, U.S. Soldiers conduct close-quarters marksmanship training
4/25/2022
French Forces in Djibouti and U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conduct close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. U.S and French Armed Forces regularly train to enhance their partnership and build proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)
French, U.S. Soldiers conduct close-quarters marksmanship training
4/25/2022
Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-149th, Infantry Battalion, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conducts close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta range complex, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. Operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, CJTF-HOA regularly works alongside allied and partner nations and governmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in improving the peace and prosperity in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Proctor, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) commander and outgoing commander of Civil Affairs East and West Africa, thanks his Soldiers and welcomes the 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Nathan Bech, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) commander and incoming commander of Civil Affairs East and West Africa, thanks his Soldiers and welcomes the 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
Soldiers with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) stand in formation during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roy Wollgast, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs a rope climb during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 7, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
