CJTF-HOA Seabees construct connection while working on clinic
Members of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, finish their day's work at the construction site located in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are currently working to build a medical clinic for the local populous. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Kirkpatrick, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), uses a grinder to prep metal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The Seabees use their specialized construction-based skillsets to help create a stable and secure environment in East Africa for our services members at Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Kirkpatrick, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a grinder to prep metal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The Seabees use their specialized construction-based skillsets to help create a stable and secure environment in East Africa for our services members at Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Seabees of CJTF-HOA keep the mission moving with tools of the trade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Maggart, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), uses a drill to help create manhole covers for the Djiboutian community at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 25, 2017. The U.S. Navy is one of multiple military and civilian entities here that directs its resources toward helping develop a stable East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
Members of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, finish their day’s work at the construction site located in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are currently working to build a medical clinic for the local populous. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assesses her work building a safety fence line for a medical clinic in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees working on the project also spent time building bonds with the children attending the school near the jobsite. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Patrice Young and Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, both Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabees deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, dig the groundwork for a safety fence line next to a school in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The Seabees are working to construct a medical facility, while fostering friendly relationships with the Djiboutian people. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Seabees build structures, bonds to help counter regional VEOs
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lacy P’Pool, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, plays a hand-clapping game with a student while on break near the Seabees job site in the Arta Region, Djibouti, May 18, 2017. The nearly 10-person team is working to build both a medical clinic and bond with the regional people. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier dance with children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. U.S. Service members assigned to the Combined joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, periodically visit with the mission to donate food items, toys, clothing and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with service members from Camp Lemonnier, in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. U.S. Service members assigned to the Combined joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, periodically visit with the mission to donate food items, toys, clothing and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti is one of the many operations that function within Caritas Internationalis, which has an overall mission to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
A child takes a photo of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson posing with other children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Henderson was one of more than 20 service members from Camp Lemonnier to visit Caritas Djibouti as part of an ongoing initiative to build partnerships with local religious leaders and humanitarian organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
U.S. Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Director of Religious Affairs plays a hand game with a child from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Religious Affairs Office, organizes frequent trips to Caritas Djibouti as part of an ongoing effort to build sustainable partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Service members, local children benefit through Religious Affairs outings
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson sits on a bench with children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti contributes emergency humanitarian aid and education to the inhabitants of Djibouti, mostly to children living on the street. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)
Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti is one of the many operations that function within Caritas Internationalis, which has an overall mission to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
U.S. Army Chaplain Capt. Donald Mooney, deputy director of religious affairs for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), trains deployed members attending a "SafeTALK" course, May 18, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course stresses the importance of suicide alertness and resiliency to take care of one another. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jocelynn Morales, religious support specialist for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Religious Affairs Office, trains deployed members attending a "SafeTALK" course, May 18, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course stresses the importance of suicide alertness and resiliency to take care of one another. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Africa First Initiative Brings Djiboutian Vendor Promise of Opportunity
The Djibouti Chamber of Commerce provided tasty snacks and beverages for the annual “Vendor Information Day,” which took place at the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce May 9, 2017. The annual event helps Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units in their efforts to fulfill resource requirements locally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)
Africa First Initiative Brings Djiboutian Vendor Promise of Opportunity
Defense Logistic Agency Members discuss future contracts with a businessman at the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce May 9, 2017. This event, titled “Vendor Information Day,” drew more than 130 business and vendor representatives, helping Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units in their efforts to fulfill resource requirements locally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)
Africa First Initiative Brings Djiboutian Vendor Promise of Opportunity
Local contractors and vendors representing businesses in Djibouti gather to learn how the bidding process works from a Camp Lemonnier military contracting representative May 9, 2017. “Vendor Information Day” was held at and sponsored in-part by the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)
Inaugural flag ceremony symbolizes progression of Camp, CJTF-HOA
Sailor's assigned to Camp Lemonnier, raised the Colors in a symbol of cooperative integration between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, the in front of the newly-slated joint headquarters May 17, 2017. Marking the first time this was conducted in front of one of the installation’s newest structures, the twice-daily ceremony honors both the U.S. and Djiboutian flags. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Inaugural flag ceremony symbolizes progression of Camp, CJTF-HOA
Left to right, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Westercamp, Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Clennon and Petty Officer 2nd Class Noe Vasquez march away after raising the Colors on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the morning of May 17, 2017. The event marked the first time this events was conducted in front of one of the installation’s newest structures, honoring both the U.S. and Djiboutian flags. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Inaugural flag ceremony symbolizes progression of Camp, CJTF-HOA
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Westercamp attaches the Djiboutian flag to the halyard while raising the Colors in front of the newly-constructed joint headquarters building on Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, May 17, 2017. The structure is slated to house both Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Inaugural flag ceremony symbolizes progression of Camp, CJTF-HOA
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Noe Vasquez, stationed at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, raises the U.S. flag while rendering the Colors May 17, 2017. The event was the first time the U.S. and Djiboutian flags had been raised over the newly-constructed joint headquarters building here. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
Africa First Initiative Brings Djiboutian Vendor Promise of Opportunity
Contract and facilities managers from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) met with Djiboutian businesses and vendors on May 9. The event, “Vendor Information Day,” was sponsored by the Djiboutian Chamber of Commerce as a means to help Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units fulfil resource requirements locally.
Africa First Initiative Brings Djiboutian Vendor Promise of Opportunity
Contract and facilities managers from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) met with Djiboutian businesses and vendors on May 9. The event, “Vendor Information Day,” was sponsored by the Djiboutian Chamber of Commerce as a means to help Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units fulfil resource requirements locally.
CJTF-HOA medical provides link to multinational efforts against East African VEOs
Members of the French air force and U.S. military members listen to the Military Tropical Medicine Course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the Navy Medicine Professional Development Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 9 – 11, 2017. The course was attended by German, French and Japanese military staff in addition to U.S. military and embassy representatives – fostering the unified actions and international partnerships in East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond , Djibouti
CJTF-HOA medical provides link to multinational efforts against East African VEOs
Lt. Cmdr. Nehkonti Adams, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center director, Bethesda, Md., introduces herself to the attendees if the Military Tropical Medicine Course held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 9-11, 2017. NMPDC is the hub for U.S. Navy medicine's health services, supporting professional development, training and education mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond , Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, pose for a group photo on the bow of the ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The group shouted a long-standing U.S.-Korea partnership mantra in unison, “We go…together!,” pumping a fist towards the sky. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
South Korean Navy Capt. Kim Kyung-Ryul, Commander of the Republic of Korea Choi-Young DDH-981, serves traditional tea to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members who joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017. The ship is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
South Korean Navy Capt. Kim Kyung-Ryul, Commander of the Republic of Korea Ship Choi-Young DDH-981, serves traditional tea to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members who joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017. The ship is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier visit South Korean military vessel
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, board the Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
The bell tolls between the names of the fallen as Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1), Det. Horn of Africa Officer in Charge, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Ward, speaks to the crowd gathered with NMCB-1 of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, as they are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA hosts memorial service for fallen Seabees
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA groups enhance fitness program, leaders through philanthropy
Members of Camp Lemmonier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa fitness leaders pose for a photo in their new assistant command fitness leader physical training shirts, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. U.S. Navy fitness leaders commonly wear distinctive shirts to signify their role in assisting the success of their shipmates’ fitness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA groups enhance fitness program, leaders through philanthropy
Petty Officer 1st Class Celeste Dunlap, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command fitness leader, works with a CJTF-HOA assistant command fitness leader to review fitness scores at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Commonly, command and assistant command fitness leaders in the U.S. wear unique physical training shirts to indicate their role. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA commander, SRCC for Somalia meet to examine partnership mission
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira exchange greetings before their meeting at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. Having assumed command the day prior, the event served as Furness’s first official key leader engagement as the CJTF-HOA commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)