U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
3:20 PM10/11/2017
Two Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers, Maoulid Daher Cheick and Abdo-Salam Yacin, observe during a lecture for the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 4, 2017. The Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa hosts a joint corporals course for the military branches here, but this iteration also included partner military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
2:56 PM10/11/2017
The U.S. Marine Corps is arguably one of the most revered institutions within the U.S. Department of Defense. So, when Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership recently welcomed members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) into the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course, it was a distinct honor.
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits Marines that secure the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness specifically recognized U.S. Marine Sgt. Jessica Valdez, Assistant Detachment Commander Section Chief and U.S. Marine Sgt. Jun Choi, Staff Section of Supply and Vehicle Noncommissioned Officer, for good performance. Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits Marines that secure the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness specifically recognized U.S. Marine Sgt. Jessica Valdez, Assistant Detachment Commander Section Chief and U.S. Marine Sgt. Jun Choi, Staff Section of Supply and Vehicle Noncommissioned Officer, for good performance. Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness, visits officials at the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, Sept. 27, 2017. During the visit, Furness met with Chargé d’Affaires Inmi Patterson and other embassy officials to discuss military partnership opportunities that enhance security and stability in Tanzania and the East Africa region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
CJTF-HOA shares tactical communications best practices with Djiboutian military partners
11:48 AM10/7/2017
U.S. service members from the tactical communications (TACCOM) section assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) communications directorate conducted a best practices sharing session with members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD), Oct. 2-4.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
2:04 PM9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
1:55 PM9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
1:52 PM9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
1:46 PM9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
1:40 PM9/30/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
1:20 PM9/30/2017
Initiated by the Japanese military, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) supported a joint-nation noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise and training here, Sept. 29.
AMISOM strength bolstered with AFRICOM vehicle delivery to UPDF
5:14 PM9/26/2017
The African Union Mission in Somalia’s capabilities to provide security in Somalia were recently strengthened when U.S. military members of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa delivered nearly 20 vehicles and two storage containers to the Uganda People’s Defence Force here, Sept. 25.
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:12 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, CJTF-HOA, carries U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, during combat evacuation care training as part of the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 14, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics. The Army medics open the course to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:10 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Josue Mendez inserts a needle catheter to relieve tension pneumothorax on a practice model during a combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The procedure is used by medical professionals and combat lifesavers to mitigate the positive pressure in the thoracic cavity that can cause a lung to collapse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:07 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, instructs U.S. Navy Master of Arms 3rd Class Clemont Brown on maintaining a casualty’s airway open during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. The Army medics open the course to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:05 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted training on care under fire and tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:04 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, instructs U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Faucette, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa transportation motor pool, on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA expands combat lifesaving skills training to joint service members
3:02 PM9/16/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, trains on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The weeklong course instructed and certified nearly 15 joint-service members on how to provide care and prepare casualties for evacuation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)