U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana during a change of command ceremony May 14, 2022. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided.
U.S. Brig. Gen. Stephen Case, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with Department of State officials during the 2022 East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, Department of Defense, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
Service members with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) welcome interagency officials during the 2022 East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman, U.S. Africa Command strategy, engagement and programs director, briefs Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Col. Timothy Macdonald, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) director of operations, provides a mission brief for Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
Ms. Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, briefs Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), welcomes Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen Case, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA, listen to a mission brief during the 2022 East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Col. Timothy Macdonald, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) director of operations, provides a mission brief for Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
U.S. Army Col. Timothy Macdonald, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) director of operations, provides a mission brief for Department of Defense and Department of State officials during the annual East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa attended the EASF. During the forum, representatives with the U.S. DoS, DoD, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council discussed topics ranging from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)
Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum
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More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa met together at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti for the 2022 East Africa Security Forum May 11, 2022. The forum provided a face-to-face platform for representatives with the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Security Council. The discussions ranged from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in group work during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), takes a selfie with participants of a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)