12:39 PM4/7/2025

U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa.

12:04 PM4/4/2025

Seeing the impact running has had on my life, I knew I had to share it with others. So, I started a run club for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. From seasoned marathoners to those just looking to stretch their legs in a judgment-free zone, everyone is welcome. And hey, if you're looking to shave a few minutes off your mile time, I'm always happy to share some tips.

10:00 AM4/3/2025

MANDA BAY, Kenya– The East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator partnered with the Kenyan Defense Force in a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa-led three-day Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26-28.

2:45 PM4/1/2025

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) officially assumed its role as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, April 1, 2025.

12:06 PM3/28/2025

Humans of HoA

1:46 PM3/27/2025

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

1:15 PM3/26/2025

U.S. service members participate in the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. The training also assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any scenario.

3:10 PM3/25/2025

3:18 PM3/21/2025

Humans of HOA

9:44 AM3/20/2025

U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.

6:08 AM3/19/2025

Joint service members pose after completing a combat lifesavers course assessment hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2025. The participants received hands-on training and were able to perform various medical tasks to extend the timeline to get an injured service member emergency medical care.

2:08 PM3/18/2025

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator and Kenyan Marines conduct joint engagements with Kenyan locals during a patrol in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 2, 2025. TFAS routinely conducts knowledge exchanges and joint patrols to build capacity for partner nation independence with security.

2:20 PM3/17/2025

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate hosted the first-ever Multinational Coordinating Center Tabletop exercise focused on crisis response, Feb. 27, 2025.

2:06 PM3/14/2025

Featured in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Humans of HOA is U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz, CJTF-HOA CJ-3 admin NCO, who learned about leadership through volleyball.

11:37 AM3/14/2025

U.S. service members train for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC.

10:42 AM3/13/2025

Medical personnel from the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD), Gendarmerie, the Battalion Intervention Rapide (BIR) and Djiboutian Coast Guard participated in the Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course. The course was sponsored by AFRICOM's Office of the Surgeon and hosted by SETAF-AF Civil Affairs Battalion, Functional Specialty Team (FxSP) in collaboration with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from February 24-28, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

1:37 PM3/10/2025

Humans of HOA spotlight

2:24 PM3/3/2025

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti– Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and the Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide (BIR) strengthened their enduring partnership during a field training exercise at Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), held Feb. 10-12 2025 at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti

11:33 AM2/28/2025

Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted its inaugural Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on February 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Djiboutian military collaboration.

4:33 PM2/27/2025

CJTF-HOA – As Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) concluded on Feb. 15, 2025, service members from the Tanzania People’s Defense Force chanted “America and Tanzania forever”.