Soldiers and Marines come together for Corporals Course
11/24/2023
The Corporals Course is a standard leadership training course for Marines new to the grade of E-4, the first tier in the non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank structure. While every Marine is expected to be able to lead, NCOs are expected to lead the junior enlisted while setting the standard of performance and behavior.
CJTF-HOA works with U.S. Embassy in Tanzania to maintain regional readiness
11/9/2023
On Oct. 10, 2023, CJTF-HOA performed an EDRE that tested their ability to successfully reach, augment and ultimately evacuate the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in a simulated natural disaster situation.
Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa speaks during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2023. Shawley recognized the longstanding partnership U.S. service members at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa have with Allies, regional partners, and Djiboutians. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)
From Left, Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents a token of appreciation to Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, sous prefet of Damerjog, alongside Capt. Suzanne Krauss, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer, during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. The event served as a celebration of 21 years of partnership and collaboration and the nation’s enduring commitment to the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. and Djiboutian leadership pose for a group photo during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. Camp Lemonnier is the only enduring U.S. military base on the continent of Africa serving as a logistics platform providing support services, port operations, and airfield management to over 28 tenant commands and operations, including Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jalen Miller)
From Left, Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, shakes hands with Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, sous prefet of Damerjog, during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. Initially established as an expeditionary sea mission aboard the USS Mount Whitney in 2002, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa was brought ashore and established a base on Camp Lemonnier in 2003. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Partner Appreciation Day attendees tour an MV-22 Osprey on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2023. The ceremony and static displays serve as an example of multi-national partnership enabling capabilities in the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa celebrates Partner Appreciation Day
11/9/2023
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and partners from Djibouti alongside seven other allied nations celebrated Partner Appreciation Day Nov. 8, 2023, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch, senior enlisted leader of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, receives the CJTF-HOA guide-on in front of a formation of CJTF-HOA service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Oct. 27, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer, CJTF-HOA outgoing senior enlisted leader, handed over his responsibility as SEL to Koch during the ceremony.
U.S. Army Maj Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, hands over the CJTF-HOA guide-on to U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Oct. 27, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kammer handed over his responsibility as the senior enlisted leader to U.S Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch.
U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch, senior enlisted leader of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, gives a speech to CJTF-HOA service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Oct. 27, 2023. CJTF-HOA personnel welcomed Koch to his new role here in Djibouti following the ceremony.
U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader, gave a speech looking back on his time here in Djibouti at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Oct. 27, 2023. Kammer will be replaced by U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch.
U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Koch, senior enlisted leader of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, greets CJTF-HOA service members and embassy members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Oct. 27, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer, CJTF-HOA outgoing senior enlisted leader, handed over his responsibility as SEL to Koch during the ceremony.
Service members deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) welcomed their new Command Senior Enlisted Leader during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 26, 2023.
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
U.S. Army Sgt. Pedro Cruz, a CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs East Africa team member, delivers refurbished desks at the Annex 3 School in Balbala, Djibouti Oct. 29. 2023. The Civil Affairs East Africa Team and 1782nd Engineer Support Company refurbishes desks and chairs as part of an ongoing project with local Djiboutian schools. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members deliver chairs to the Hali English center on Oct. 20, 2023, at Djibouti, Djibouti. The CJTF-HOA civil affairs team does regular engagements with local Djiboutians to build relationships with the community. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
U.S. Army Sgt. Trey Jefferies and U.S. Army Sgt. Pedro Cruz, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Civil Affairs East Africa team members, sand and paint refurbished desks at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 10, 2023. The desks were repaired by the 294th Engineer Support Company as a part of the CJTF-HOA led Desk Rejuvenation Project. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
U.S. Army Sgt. Trey Jefferies, CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs East Africa Team member, and 1782nd Engineer Support Company soldiers deliver refurbished desks to the Annex 3 School in Balbala, Djibouti on Oct. 29, 2023. The Civil Affairs East Africa Team and 1782nd ESC lead CJTF-HOA’s Desk Rejuvenation Project for schools around Djibouti. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs East Africa team members deliver refurbished desks to the Annex 3 School in Balbala, Djibouti Oct. 29, 2023. The Desk Rejuvenation Project is a program started by Civil Affairs personnel and the CJTF-HOA Engineer Support Company to fix and deliver desks to local Djiboutian schools. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti
11/2/2023
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa service members remove damaged desks from the Annex 3 School in Balbala, Djibouti on Oct. 29, 2023. The Civil Affairs East Africa Team and 1782nd Engineer Support Company lead CJTF-HOA’s desk rejuvenation effort for schools around Djibouti. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
