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U.S. Service Members Participate in the Denzel Challenge
Participants and spectators from the Denzel Challenge watch a documentary about Thomas Dupoy, a French Air Force member who lost his life while fighting for his country, Oct. 29, 2020, at Base Aérienne 188 (French Air Force Base), Djibouti. The Denzel Challenge was created by several French service members to honor Dupoy, who enjoyed the workouts included in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Service Members Participate in the Denzel Challenge
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jesse Tyler, executive officer, East Africa Response Force (EARF), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) performs one of six exercises during the Denzel Challenge, Oct. 29, 2020, at Base Aérienne 188 (French Air Force Base), Djibouti. Each exercise consists of 32 repetitions, representing the 32 years of life of Thomas Dupoy, the inspiration behind the Denzel Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Service Members Participate in the Denzel Challenge
A French military member disinfects equipment between rounds during the Denzel Challenge, Oct. 29, 2020, at Base Aérienne 188 (French Air Force Base), Djibouti. There were four rounds of people participating in the event with equipment being sanitized after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Service Members Participate in the Denzel Challenge
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Konen, assistant mortar section leader, East Africa Response Force (EARF), Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), performs a box jump during the Denzel Challenge, Oct. 29, 2020, at Base Aérienne 188 (French Air Force Base), Djibouti. The Denzel Challenge was created to honor Thomas Dupoy, a French Air Force member who lost his life fighting for his country on Oct. 29, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
British Army Col. Hugh Baker, Director CJ5 Plans & Policy in CJTF-HOA, reads a poem during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, at Djibouti City, Djibouti. Baker began the ceremony by reading the Act of Remembrance, before a two-minute silence to remember the British and Commonwealth Service personnel and civilians who gave their lives during World War I and later conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
British Army Staff Sgt. Paul Freestone, UK Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Fossom, Joint Force Surgeon, CJTF-HOA, read the graves of service members who lost their lives in Djibouti after a Remembrance Day ceremony at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, Djibouti City, Djibouti. Each grave tells a story and represents great contribution to their respective nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A poppy wreath lays on the graves of the Commonwealth service members who lost their lives in war at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, at Djibouti City, Djibouti. There was a two-minute moment of silence preceding the laying of the poppy wreath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The grave of British Army Lt. Col. H. A. Gilkes is seen at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, at Djibouti City, Djibouti. Gilkes was one of only four personnel in the history of the U.K. Armed Forces to be awarded a Military Cross with three bars – each representing a subsequent award of another Military Cross which is equivalent to the U.S. military Silver Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
British Army Lt. Col. Craig Cudlipp, Director CJ35 Future Operations (FUOPs) and Crisis Branch Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, holds a salute during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, at Djibouti City, Djibouti. Ceremonies across the United Kingdom were different this year because of COVID restrictions, however, members of the British Army embedded in CJTF-HOA were able to participate in an Act of Remembrance while following COVID guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Remembrance Day ceremony was held at the New European Cemetery in honor of the service members who gave their lives for their country, Nov. 8, 2020 at Djibouti City, Djibouti. Ceremonies across the U.K. were different this year because of COVID-19 but service members have found ways to honor the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
British Army Col. Hugh Baker, Director CJ5 Plans & Policy, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, lays a wreath during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the New European Cemetery, Nov. 8, 2020, at Djibouti City, Djibouti. Three members of the British Army, embedded in CJTF-HOA, honored thirteen Commonwealth service members from the U.K., Australia and Canada who lost their lives in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Maryland Mayor makes mark on East Africa
U.S. Army Capt. Jake Day, information operations deputy director and special technical operations chief, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 28, 2020. In his civilian capacity, Day serves, as Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Day is one of only three full-time mayors to have deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Maryland Mayor makes mark on East Africa
The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa J39 Information Operations Directorate, poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 28, 2020. U.S. Army Capt. Jake Day, (front left) serves as the information operations deputy director and special technical operations chief, CJTF-HOA. In his civilian capacity, Day serves, as Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Day is one of only three full-time mayors to have deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Maryland Mayor makes mark on East Africa
U.S. Army Capt. Jake Day, information operations deputy director and special technical operations chief, Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo holding the flag of Salisbury, Maryland with Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, the Sous Prefect of Damerjog, Djibouti, during a meeting at Douda Beach, Djibouti, Oct. 4, 2020. In his civilian capacity, Day serves, as Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Day is one of only three full-time mayors to have deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Award Winning Doctoral Student Makes a Difference at CJTF-HOA
Then U.S. Air Force Capt. Bakary Jallow, now a Major, environmental and public health officer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a coin from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, CJTF-HOA, Oct. 22, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In addition to winning the Alice J. Gifford Fund for Occupational and Environmental Health from John Hopkins University, he has also received recognition for his work at CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
Award Winning Doctoral Student Makes a Difference at CJTF-HOA
Then U.S. Air Force Capt. Bakary Jallow, now a Major, environmental and public health officer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), helps administer flu shots, October 22, 2020 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. As an environmental and public health officer, his responsibilities include food inspections, environmental health assessments and water testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
Award Winning Doctoral Student Makes a Difference at CJTF-HOA
Then U.S. Air Force Capt. Bakary Jallow, now a Major, environmental and public health officer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo after winning the Alice J. Gifford Fund for Occupational and Environmental Health from John Hopkins University, October 28, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Jallow is a third year doctoral student and enjoys his work in public health because it gives him the opportunity to give back to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Horsman, an infantryman with Task Force Bayonet, during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Goldnick, an 11B infantryman squad leader with Task Force Bayonet, speaks with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Goldnick, an 11B infantryman squad leader with Task Force Bayonet, speaks with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with U.S. Army Spc. Mohammed Ali, a Soldier with Task Force Bayonet, while visiting Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
A U.S Army Soldier from Task Force Bayonet shows U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), the inside of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Alex Hebert, command senior enlisted leader, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), checks out a new security camera capability in a watchtower at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Hebert spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Sgt. Julian Chaney, fire support specialist with Task Force Bayonet, shows U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), a new security camera capability in a watchtower at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), operates a Drone Defender V2 during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. The Drone Defender V2 is an electronic warfare weapon that is capable of downing and disabling a small Unmanned Aircraft System. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
A Soldier with Task Force Bayonet demonstrates the use of a Drone Buster for U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Alex Hebert, command senior enlisted leader, CJTF-HOA visit Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora and Hebert spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with U.S. Army Spc. Mohammed Ali, a Soldier with Task Force Bayonet, while visiting Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brandon Julson)
Photo by: Sgt. Brandon Julson, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a Drone Buster brief during his visit to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct.31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brandon Julson)
Photo by: Sgt. Brandon Julson, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA CG visits CADJ
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), observes operational procedures with U.S. Army Capt. Michael Hoemke, TAsj Force Bayonet Security Forces commander at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct.31, 2020. Flora spent the afternoon getting a first-hand look at force protection measures and thanking serves members for their continued service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brandon Julson)
Photo by: Sgt. Brandon Julson, CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
U.S. Army Maj. Caleb Hyler, commander, Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), speaks with members of the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The SFAB trains the BIR in squad, platoon and battalion level drills to help them gain experience and improve proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), prep vehicles together before conducting training at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marissa Vandenheuvel, Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB) signal advisor, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and a member from the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), go over radio operations in a Humvee at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), prep vehicles together before conducting training at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable
SFAB trains BIR
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), prep vehicles together before conducting training at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. Djiboutian soldiers assigned to the BIR are trained in light infantry tactics, mission planning, weapons training, first aid, land navigation, communication exercises, and additional advanced instruction by U.S. Army soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), prep vehicles together before conducting training at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), prep Humvees before training at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. Djiboutian soldiers assigned to the BIR are trained in light infantry tactics, mission planning, weapons training, first aid, land navigation, communication exercises, and additional advanced instruction by U.S. Army soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), deliver supplies to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. Djiboutian soldiers assigned to the BIR are trained in light infantry tactics, mission planning, weapons training, first aid, land navigation, communication exercises, and additional advanced instruction by U.S. Army soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
SFAB trains BIR
U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Verdeja, motor transport operator with Task Force Bayonet, helps prep Humvees before conducting training with Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), at the BIR compound, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA JAG trains BIR soldiers
U.S Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alison Hoyt, chief of operational law, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), briefs Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR), on Rules of Engagement and Law of War Issues at the BIR base, Oct. 21, 2020. The BIR is a FAD advanced infantry battalion, trained and equipped by CJTF-HOA. Its primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
