U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Greenbaum, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 2-111 Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), backs up a forklift to unload cargo from a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Manda Bay, Kenya, June 3, 2021. The 2-111 AOB has been working diligently to establish safe airfield operations at the Manda Bay Airstrip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Kirkley, an aviation operations sergeant with the 2-111 Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), listens to air traffic controllers on a hand radio at Manda Bay Airstrip, Kenya, June 3, 2021. The 2-111 AOB has been working diligently to establish safe airfield operations at the Manda Bay Airstrip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Greenbaum, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 2-111 Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), prepares to unload cargo from a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Manda Bay, Kenya, June 3, 2021. The 2-111 AOB has been working diligently to establish safe airfield operations at the Manda Bay Airstrip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
A U.S Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft lands at Manda Bay Airstrip, Kenya, June 3, 2021. The aircraft delivered cargo and personnel to nearby Camp Simba. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
Airfield operations brings order to down-range airstrip
1:02 PM6/8/2021
When the Soldiers of the 2-111th Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB) found out they were deploying to Manda Bay Airstrip, Kenya, a recently reactivated camp, they knew there would be a lot of work to be done.
Since arriving, the Soldiers of the 2-111th AOB, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), have worked diligently to ensure the aircraft that fly in and out of Manda Bay Airstrip do so in a safe and efficient airfield.
U.S., French Forces collaborate in multiple joint live fire exercises
12:00 AM6/7/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers from various companies assigned to Task Force Iron Gray, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and French Forces assigned to 5e Overseas Interarms Regiment (RIAOM) participated in a joint mortar live fire exercise at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, May 25, 2021.
U.S. Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and students from the American Corner stand together for a picture after completing the English Discussion Group at Djibouti City, Djibouti, May 25, 2021. The Civil Affairs soldiers concluded the final EDG courses with the American Corner students and presented them with certificates for completing the discussion groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike Maglio, a team sergeant with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in an English discussion group at the American Corner, Djibouti, May 25, 2021. The soldiers conduct intermediate and advanced courses at the American Corner, helping students practice their new English language skills with native speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
A Djiboutian student talks to students and U.S. Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during an English discussion group at the American Corner, Djibouti, May 25, 2021. CA-EA soldiers helped create an environment that encourages continued learning and potential economic growth in the local populace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Army Sgt. Wilnelia Moralez, a medic with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks to a student about her experience learning English as a second language during an English discussion group at Sunny Hill Hospitality School, Arta, May 20, 2021. The discussion groups aren’t purely about education; it is also a chance for military members and Djiboutian locals to learn about each other on a personal level by sharing similarities and differences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and students from the Sunny Hill Hospitality School stand together for a picture after completing the English Discussion Group at Arta, May 20, 2021. CA-EA soldiers helped create an environment that encouraged continued learning and potential economic growth in local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), listen to a student speak English during the final English discussion group at the Sunny Hill Hospitality School, Arta, May 20, 2021. CA-EA soldiers helped create an environment that encourages continued learning and potentially economic growth in the local populace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
U.S. Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), present English discussion group certificates to students at the Sunny Hill Hospitality School, Arta, May 20, 2021. More than 60 members from the community participated in the group discussions, improving their English speaking and comprehension skills by interacting with native speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)
Civil Affairs soldiers conduct English discussion groups in Djibouti
10:13 AM6/1/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers with Civil Affairs East Africa (CA-EA), a forward deployed element of Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participated in information exchanges called English discussion groups (EDG) at schools and learning centers in Djibouti.
Civil Affairs soldiers helped create an environment that encourages continued learning and potential economic growth in the local populace.
U.S., French forces coordinate in mass casualty exercise
12:00 AM6/1/2021
Members of the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron conducted a combined medical evacuation exercise with French Allies on Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 31, 2021. The exercise helped streamline patient transport operations with partner forces from Chabelley Airfield to Camp Lemonnier.
Two U.S. Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) provided updated communications equipment to the Burundi Army signal team in Bujumbura, Burundi, to reestablish the African Data Sharing Network.
U.S. Marine Cpl. River Moore, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) assists French Air Force Col. Olivier Saunier, the commander of the French Air Base in Djibouti, with a harness aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces completed air-to-air refueling and flew an escort mission with a simulated aggressor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
A French Mirage 2000-5 refuels from a U.S. Marine KC-130J during a joint training in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
French Air Force Brig. Gen. Stéphane Dupont, center, the commander of French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ), listens as U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Athey, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234), describes how to don a harness aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces completed air-to-air refueling and flew an escort mission with a simulated aggressor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and French forces in Djibouti leadership fly on a U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)