East Africa service members volunteer at local orphanage
9/9/2021
U.S. service members visit and play games with children at Caritas Orphanage, Djibouti, Aug. 05, 2021. U.S. military Chaplains bring service members to the orphanage as an opportunity to support staff members and identify future needs in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
East Africa service members tour local Djiboutian cathedral
9/9/2021
U.S. service members tour a local Djiboutian cathedral as part of a visit with the Caritas Orphanage, Djibouti, Aug. 05, 2021. U.S. military Chaplains bring service members to the cathedral and orphanage as an opportunity to support staff members and identify future needs in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, tours the cockpit of a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234rd, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234, listens to Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, recognize their contributions to the mission at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, thanks U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234, for their hardwork at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, greets U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, greets U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Alex Hebert, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, tours a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234rd, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Marines recognized by CJTF-HOA commanding general, tours display KC-130
9/9/2021
Maj. Gen. Williiam Zana, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, tours a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron - 234rd, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, August 12, 2021. Camp Lemonnier enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to support operational and crisis response missions in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/9/2021
U.S. service members hone battle tactics and maneuvering during an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course.
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army Capt. Craig Church, team chief, Civil Affairs Southern European Task Force – Africa, marches 15 kilometers with temperatures peaking at 108 degree fahrenheit during an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. service members, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, rest under a tree during an overnight field training exercise that covers 15 kilometers of marching at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army infantrymen with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), fire the M4 carbine, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and Common Remote Operated Weapons System with an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Moreno, mechanic, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, cover their sectors during an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Andrew Solari, platoon leader, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, scans the surrounding area during a 15 kilometer foot march as part of an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army soldier, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a night optical device that allows sight in near total darnkness while performing an ambush during an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. The course consists of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the course where participants compete to earn the FDCC qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. service members train in hottest country in the world for French Desert Commando Course
9/7/2021
U.S. Army Spc. Herbert Bagwell, alpha team leam, Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, waits to perform an ambush during an overnight field training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 28-29, 2021. The exercise prepares service members for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC) scheduled for mid-September. A select number of U.S. service members participate in a French-led course consisting of knot tying, mountain confidence, basic infantry skills and night operations. The FDCC serves provides an opportunity for the U.S. and French to share battle tactics and build trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa
8/27/2021
U.S. Army infantrymen with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), fire the M4 carbine, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and Common Remote Operated Weapons System with an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
U.S. Soldiers conduct Live-Fire Training in Djibouti, Africa
8/27/2021
U.S. Army infantrymen with Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), provide suppressive fire during a live-fire training exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2021. Live-fire exercises validate a platoon’s proficiency to take command and control through reinforcing concepts like supporting fire, base of fire and synchronization of fires.
CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters that ensures strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations and protects U.S. interests in East Africa in order to enhance regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
