Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 shipmate camaraderie best weapon in deterrence
3:08 PM12/13/2018
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Cushing, coxswain in training, Coastal Riverine Squadron 8, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, pilots a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) while providing an armed security escort in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Dec. 7, 2018. Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 conducts force protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in the inshore and coastal areas, anchorages and harbors, from bare beach to sophisticated port facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 shipmate camaraderie best weapon in deterrence
3:08 PM12/13/2018
U.S. Navy Sailors from Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, pilot Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats while en route to provide armed escort to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), in the Gulf of Tadjourah, Dec. 7, 2018. Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 is a hardware-equipped, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance embedded, deployable asset that provides centralized planning, control, coordination and integration of its boat and security platoons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 shipmate camaraderie best weapon in deterrence
3:02 PM12/13/2018
What is a pirate’s favorite letter? Rrr…? Nope. It’s the Sea. And pirates beware, because Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 conducts maritime security operations regularly. With their twin-engine Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats mounted with three fully-automatic weapons and a team of highly-skilled Sailors, they look menacing to any foe.
Amb. Michael Raynor, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, presents thoughts after a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Amb. Deborah Malac, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, listens to a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Amb. Donald Yamamoto, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, presents a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Department of State representatives and interagency guests joined military leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa on the second day of the three-day, 2018 East Africa Security Forum at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 12.
Amb. Peter Vrooman, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, listens to a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Amb. Larry André, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, addresses U.S. diplomats and joint service personnel during a meeting at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Dec. 12, 2018. The EASF provides opportunities for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to assess and align efforts, and develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
Stephen Banks, Deputy Chief of Mission to Eritrea, listens during a meeting at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Dec. 12, 2018. The EASF provides opportunities for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to assess and align efforts, and develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, left, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), listens to a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy commanding general - Somalia, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), presents thoughts after a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig (center), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), listens as U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Zana (right), CJTF-HOA deputy commanding general, addresses U.S. diplomats at a meeting during the CJTF-HOA East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Dec. 12. The EASF provides opportunities for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to assess and align efforts, and develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
U.S. Department of State and interagency officials attend a briefing titled “Triggers of Regional Instability” during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2018. The EASF is an annual opportunity for CJTF-HOA and interagency leaders to sync, assess and align efforts to develop synchronized courses of action that support common goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
Security Forum to help align stakeholders in East Africa
3:42 PM12/11/2018
More than 30 U.S. embassy representatives from 12 East Africa countries will attend the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) East Africa Security Forum (EASF), Dec. 11-13 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
British Army Col. Simon Butt (center), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa plans and policy director, observes a moment of silence during a ceremony honoring the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott/released)
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. A.J. Benvie, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, calls a formation to attention during a ceremony honoring the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott/released)
Joint forces from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stand at parade rest during a ceremony honoring the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott/released)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William L. Zana (left), deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks during a ceremony honoring the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott/released)
Joint forces from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa gather around the flagpoles at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during a ceremony honoring the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott/released)