CJTF-HOA slings loads of sling load knowledge to its members
11:13 AM3/3/2020
U.S. Air Force Col. Kjäll Gopaul, director of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Communications Directorate, demonstrates sling load procedures during a training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
CJTF-HOA’s 411th CA, RDF assess health practices at Rwandan border posts
4:45 PM3/2/2020
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) recently returned from Rwanda after partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force and several other organizations to learn how the nation secures its borders against the transmission of disease from other countries.
U.S. provides Defender patrol boats to Djiboutian Navy
5:26 PM2/27/2020
Four Defender patrol boats arrived in port at Djibouti City, Djibouti, in two shipments in late February as part of a train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Djiboutian military.
The 27-foot boats were delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) on February 22 for use by the Djiboutian Navy.
CJTF-HOA’s 411th CA, Rwanda partner for veterinary ‘One Health’ Assessment
4:21 PM2/27/2020
Horses roam at Fazenda Sengha horse facility in the hills of Kigali, Rwanda, Feb. 20, 2020. Veterinarians from the 411th Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team (CA FXST), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), performed a “One Health” assessment where they assessed animal care and lab skills of local veterinarians. There are approximately 150 horses in Rwanda, and Fazenda Sengha houses about a dozen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
CJTF-HOA’s 411th CA, Rwanda partner for veterinary ‘One Health’ Assessment
4:15 PM2/27/2020
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s 411th Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team (CA FXST) recently returned from an assessment of the veterinary services and capabilities found in Rwanda.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jermel Walker, radio operator, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), performs a voice check with the newly acquired land mobile radios (LMRs) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2020. The land mobile radios are essential communications tools for CJTF-HOA service members in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Jermel Walker, left, and Michael Selfridge, radio operators, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), perform function checks on land mobile radios (LMRs), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2020. Effective communication equipment is essential and helps CJTF-HOA maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
The U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André, hosted the annual National Day celebration at his residence in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2020. The event commemorates the 244th year of U.S. independence and is typically held each spring to avoid the summer heat. Military personnel from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonnier Djibouti (CLDJ), coalition partners, guests, and U.S. Embassy staff attended the celebration.
411th CA veterinarians host seminar for Djiboutian veterinarians and sanitary inspectors
9:34 AM2/18/2020
A team of two veterinarians and a veterinarian technician from the 411th Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team (CA FXST) hosted the first in a series of monthly seminars this year in Djibouti City, Jan. 29 and 30.
More than a dozen participants received information on various topics ranging from food handling safety to bacteriology. The target audience of the training included veterinarians and sanitary inspectors from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Djibouti, Veterinary Services Division.
CJTF-HOA presence at Military Operations Coordination Committee
3:43 PM2/10/2020
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, center, attends the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee, in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)
CJTF-HOA presence at Military Operations Coordination Committee
3:41 PM2/10/2020
Participants of the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee gather for a group photo in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)
CJTF-HOA presence at Military Operations Coordination Committee
3:39 PM2/10/2020
Representatives from several countries and organizations attend the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee, in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), seen at the transport dock at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in the process of transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), inspects a transportation equipment container at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secures cargo for transport at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secures cargo for transport at Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in the process of transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
JLOC responsible for CJTF-HOA’s logistical movement needs
6:40 PM2/5/2020
With a land area that covers roughly the same size as the Eastern U.S. seaboard, getting people and equipment where they need to be within the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility can be a challenge.
Ensuring that challenge is met is the six-member team at the CJTF-HOA Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), which oversees the majority of air, sea and surface passenger and cargo movement for the command.
CJTF-Horn of Africa’s Quick Response Force remains ready at a moment’s notice
6:59 PM2/4/2020
U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, performs a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. A PCI is conducted prior to operations to ensure the unit is adequately prepared to execute operations according to standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
CJTF-Horn of Africa’s Quick Response Force remains ready at a moment’s notice
6:56 PM2/4/2020
U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian (TFG) (left), and Cpl. Erwin Garachico, team leader for Bravo Section, 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, TFG (right), both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, perform a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. A PCI is a detailed final check conducted before and during training and combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
CJTF-Horn of Africa’s Quick Response Force remains ready at a moment’s notice
6:46 PM2/4/2020
U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, mounts an M240B machine gun onto a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)