CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa attend a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) and U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Martinez, Bravo Co., 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Texas National Guard, instruct new recruits at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
Non-commissioned officers with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instruct new recruits at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Flynn, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, celebrates with members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) following a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Somali dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instructs a new recruit at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Afar dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion
A non-commissioned officer with the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) instructs a new recruit at a training site outside Djibouti City, July 3, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA
American ambassador hosts Iftar feast
U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti Ambassador, Larry André, talks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, chaplain, Africa Command, during an Iftar celebration at André’s home, Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, the Deputy Command Chaplain at U.S. Africa Command, leads Muslims in prayer as the sun sets, to begin an Iftar at the residence of Larry André, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, May 21, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Specialist Ahmed Azhar, an infantryman from the 10th Mountain Division, prepares a prayer rug in during an Iftar celebration at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti’s house in Djibouti, May 21, 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, speaks to guests during an Iftar at his home in Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abduhena Saifulislam, chaplain, Africa Command, leads Muslims in prayer as the sun sets, beginning an Iftar at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Navy Capt. John Tully, U.S. Embassy to the Republic of Djibouti Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, talks to visitors of the Iftar at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André’s house in Djibouti, May 22, 2018. André opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Azhar, an infantryman from the 10th Mountain Division, prepares a prayer rug in during an Iftar celebration at the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of DJibouti’s house in Djibouti, May 21, 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Larry André, opened his home to celebrate two Iftars, one run by the Defense Attaché Office for senior Diboutian Military and security leaders, the second for senior government, diplomatic, and business leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
Marechal des Logis Chef Christophe, a jump master with the French Forces in Djibouti, demonstrates procedures to American parachutists at the 5th Arms Regiment Overseas base in Djibouti, June 3, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
Parachutists stand together for a photo after receiving French parachute static line training at the 5th Arms Regiment Overseas base in Djibouti, June 3, 2018. The countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
Marechal des Logis Chef Christophe, a jump master with the French Forces in Djibouti, demonstrates procedures to American parachutists at the 5th Arms Regiment Overseas base in Djibouti, June 3, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and in honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Scott Higgins wears his French parachutist badge after jumping with the French on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary
U.S. American and French Armed Forces celebrate and commemorate the 74th anniversary of D-Day in Djibouti, June 6, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, addresses distinguished guests and service members for Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Waldhauser presided over the change of command for CJTF-HOA from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana to Brig. Gen. James Craig. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, addresses distinguished guests and service members during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Zana, the fifteenth leader to command CJTF-HOA, will continue to serve with the task force, resuming his previous position as deputy commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, addresses distinguished guests and service members for Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Waldhauser presided over the change of command for CJTF-HOA from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana to Brig. Gen. James Craig. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, gives his welcome address following a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Craig becomes the sixteenth commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, passes the task force flag to U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Zana will continue with the task force, resuming his previous position as deputy commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier
CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, passes the task force flag to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Craig becomes the sixteenth commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander of United States Africa Command, presents Maj. Gen. David Furness, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, the defense superior service medal on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 1, 2018. Furness commanded CTJF-HOA from May 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander of United States Africa Command, passes the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa flag, the symbol of command, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Zana, the new CJTF-HOA acting commanding general, during the transfer of authority ceremony for CJTF-HOA on Camp Lemonnier, May 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)