E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:15 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Caplan, carries U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Davis, both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, while completing a combat fitness test during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. A partnered effort between the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:14 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Army Spc. Kim-Sean Mam executes a fireman’s carry with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Ogle, both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:13 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Richard Byrne, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, carries ammo cans during a combat fitness test during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:13 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Davis, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepares to present arms with a guidon during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The course is a requirement for Marines in the enlisted grade of E-4, but here, all U.S. service members in the ranks of corporal, specialist, senior airman or petty officer third class were allowed to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:13 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyree McNealy, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, demonstrates handling of the guidon during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
10:12 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyree McNealy, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks to students in the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
9:45 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin Russell, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, calls commands for a sword and guidon evaluation during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. The intent of the course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from being subordinates to being small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight into key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are thus prepared to take on future leadership challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
9:44 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew White, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, marks an evaluation score for a student during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. A partnered effort between the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
E-4 leaders graduate from Marine Corps Element’s Joint Corporal’s Course
9:44 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Ogle, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepares to complete a sword and guidon evaluation during the Corporal’s Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2017. As a dual effort of the Marine Corps Element and CJTF-HOA, the Corporals’ Leadership Development Course is a professional military education program traditionally for Marine Corps Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)
CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
8:43 AM6/10/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Logistics Operations Center achieved its initial Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) with the Italian military here, June 9. This year, the U.S. forces in Africa join 23 other nations participating in ATARES membership, decreasing administrative procedure and increasing multinational cooperation. This is accomplished by using one C-130 Hercules flying hour as currency.
CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
8:36 AM6/10/2017
Left to right, U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Narvaez, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Joint Logistics Operations Center deputy branch chief, ITA Air Force MCPO Roberto Scattolini and ITA Navy CDR Giovanni Cantamessa, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chiquivia Clark review the paperwork for the U.S. military pallet destined for Somalia on an Italian military C-130 Hercules June 6, 2017, at the Djibouti International Airport, Djibouti. The two nations participated in CJTF-HOA’s first Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service. (U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
8:31 AM6/10/2017
Two members of the Italian military retrieve a pallet of supplies from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) destined for Somalia via the Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES), at the Djibouti International Airport, Djibouti, June 6, 2017. The pallet was part of a proof-of-concept mission to see if CJTF-HOA would begin to implement the ATARES program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
8:26 AM6/10/2017
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Narvaez, CJTF-HOA Joint Logistics Operations Center deputy branch chief, helps to tie down the pallet readied for the Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) proof-of-concept mission, at the Djibouti International Airport, Djibouti, June 6, 2017. ATARES is a mutually accepted cash-free exchange of services between nations that provides support in air force activity, to include airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and flight simulations. (U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:35 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:34 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:34 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:34 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:33 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
International partners participate in a D-Day anniversary airborne operation
5:33 PM6/9/2017
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The bilateral jump is in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces. French Forces Djibouti provided a Transall C-160 tactical transport aircraft using French parachutes and French jumpmasters, and all who jumped earned French jump wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)