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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

10:31 AM10/3/2022
A plaque commemorating the Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 163’s mission in Djibouti is displayed during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2022. VMM-163 transferred authority of the marine tilt-rotor mission at Camp Lemonnier to VMM-266. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

10:31 AM10/3/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Wilbur Oles, Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 163, commanding officer (Left) and USMC Sgt. Maj Andres Swisher (Right), VMM-163 Sergeant Major, fold the unit colors during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2022. The folding of the colors symbolizes the relinquishment of authority of a mission. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

10:31 AM10/3/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Potter, Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 266 commanding officer, speaks during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2022. During the ceremony, VMM-266 took authority of the marine tilt-rotor mission at Camp Lemonnier. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

10:31 AM10/3/2022
The outgoing Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 163 command team (Left) stand next to the incoming VMM-266 command team (Right) during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1, 2022. During the ceremony, VMM-163 transferred the authority of the marine tilt-rotor mission at Camp Lemonnier to VMM-266. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)
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SFAB trains FAD BIR on combat water survival

8:26 AM9/30/2022
The Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) trains and advises foreign security forces to improve partner capabilities and facilitate achievement of U.S. strategic objectives. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

12:23 PM9/29/2022
2022 Suicide Prevention Month graphic
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Be There: A service member’s journey overcoming suicide

12:23 PM9/29/2022
Although it is near the end of September, Suicide Prevention Month, it is important to keep awareness strong about suicide and to be there for fellow service members, family and friends throughout the year. The following transcription is an interview with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) public affairs directorate and a Soldier who survived a suicide attempt and who is now supporting the CJTF-HOA mission.
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Kenyan Culture Appreciation Day

8:31 AM9/28/2022
The chaplain ministry team and members of the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, under the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, held the first Kenyan Culture Appreciation Day event at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 20, 2022. To promote cultural awareness, the event consisted of Kenyan foods, music, a fashion show, and a mini-bazaar. In addition, current and former U.S. service members, who were born in Kenya, also spoke on what it was like growing up in Africa.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:21 AM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Rodriguez, an operations noncommissioned officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, hold the battalion colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 19. During the ceremony more than 1,100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers began their service in Africa as part of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:21 AM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Zeller, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, senior enlisted leader, unfurls the unit’s colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, more than 1,100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers officially began their service as part of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:21 AM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, unfurls the battalion colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 19. During the ceremony more than 1,100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers began their service in Africa as part of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:21 AM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, addresses Soldiers during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 19. The New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, assumed command of a security mission from the Virginia National Guard's 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:21 AM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Zeller, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, senior enlisted leader, unfurls the unit’s colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sep. 19. During the ceremony, more than 1,100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers officially began their service as part of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)
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From Red Dragon to Wolfhound: National Guard infantry units support East Africa Mission

6:21 AM9/22/2022
The Virginia Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, turned over control of an East Africa security mission to the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 19.
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CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Change of Responsibility.

11:00 AM9/9/2022
On September 7th, CMSgt. Colon relinquished responsibility of CJTF-HOA to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer during a Change of Responsibility ceremony.
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

7:59 AM9/9/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, speaks with French leadership after a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) with U.S. Army and French Forces in Djibouti service members near Arta, Djibouti, Aug. 22, 2022. The exercise focused on integration with partner forces, utilizing reconnaissance and surveillance, actions on the objective, sustainment, and medical support with the goal of improving U.S. and French interoperability. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Matheny)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

7:59 AM9/9/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, participates in a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) with U.S. Army and French Forces in Djibouti service members near Arta, Djibouti, Aug. 22, 2022. The exercise focused on integration with partner forces, utilizing reconnaissance and surveillance, actions on the objective, sustainment, and medical support with the goal of improving U.S. and French interoperability. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Matheny)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

7:59 AM9/9/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, participates in a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) with U.S. Army and French Forces in Djibouti service members near Arta, Djibouti, Aug. 22, 2022. The exercise focused on integration with partner forces, utilizing reconnaissance and surveillance, actions on the objective, sustainment, and medical support with the goal of improving U.S. and French interoperability. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Matheny)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

7:59 AM9/9/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, speaks to U.S. Army and French Forces in Djibouti service members during a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) near Arta, Djibouti, Aug. 22, 2022. The exercise focused on integration with partner forces, utilizing reconnaissance and surveillance, actions on the objective, sustainment, and medical support with the goal of improving U.S. and French interoperability. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Matheny)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

7:59 AM9/9/2022
A French Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter flies U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, to a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) with U.S. Army and French Forces in Djibouti near Arta, Djibouti, Aug. 22, 2022. The exercise focused on integration with partner forces, utilizing reconnaissance and surveillance, actions on the objective, sustainment, and medical support with the goal of improving U.S. and French interoperability. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Matheny)
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