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African standby force, U.S. forge new partnership
/story/18293/african-standby-force-u-s-forge-new-partnership
October 31, 2015
Delegates from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, recently to learn best practices from directorates within Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and build relationships between the two organizations. The EASF and CJTF-HOA plan to work together to coordinate timely disaster relief, security and peacetime operations.
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Partner nations exchange regional disease knowledge
/story/18281/partner-nations-exchange-regional-disease-knowledge
October 29, 2015
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the first Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. Medical professionals from the U.S., French and Djiboutian militaries discussed a multitude of topics to include the presence of Malaria, Ebola, and pest induced infections on the continent.
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First Head of U.S. Mission to Somalia in 20 years visits CJTF-HOA
/story/18277/first-head-of-u-s-mission-to-somalia-in-20-years-visits-cjtf-hoa
October 26, 2015
Ambassador David Kaeuper, who previously served and retired as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Congo, is now the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires for Somalia. He met recently with Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, to understand CJTF-HOA’s mission and role in supporting security and stability in East Africa.
CJTF-HOA Valor Run honors fallen female veterans
/story/18271/cjtf-hoa-valor-run-honors-fallen-female-veterans
October 25, 2015
More than 800 runners and walkers participated in a Valor Run dedicated to fallen service women that was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier.
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CA soldiers, USAID host Community Health Worker course
/story/18264/ca-soldiers-usaid-host-community-health-worker-course
October 23, 2015
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with USAID to share their medical knowledge during a Community Health Worker course in Obock, Djibouti.
EARF team weapons and mortar training
/story/18253/earf-team-weapons-and-mortar-training
October 23, 2015
Alpha Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, is the East Africa Response Force, the quick response force for all of the countries within the HOA. ACO operates using light infantry and various other force enablers, which operate together cohesively to accomplish their mission. ACO underwent weapons and mortar training in Arta, Djibouti.
Capstone 2016-1 visits Camp Lemonnier
/story/18248/capstone-2016-1-visits-camp-lemonnier
October 20, 2015
Capstone ensures newly selected general and flag officers understand the fundamentals of joint doctrine, how to integrate the elements of national power in order to accomplish national security and national military strategies, and how joint, interagency, and multinational operations support national strategic goals and objectives.
“It’s a bird. Literally”
/story/18238/its-a-bird-literally
October 20, 2015
Peter Kaestner has dedicated much of his life to serving the United States as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State. His duties have taken him all over the world, giving him the opportunity to pursue his other passion - bird watching.
Robot becomes “eyes” and “hands” of service members
/story/18225/robot-becomes-eyes-and-hands-of-service-members
October 19, 2015
Djibouti Armed Forces and U.S. Navy EOD technicians worked together recently during a course to learn how to use the iRobot 510 Packbot.
Japanese Defense Force General visits CJTF-HOA
/story/18221/japanese-defense-force-general-visits-cjtf-hoa
October 13, 2015
Major General Mark R. Stammer, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, met with Lt. Gen. Hiromichi Kawamata, Commanding General, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Central Readiness Force recently.
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
/story/18214/joint-forces-senior-enlisted-leaders-attend-professional-development-course
October 12, 2015
The Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is an all-services course aimed at mentoring and educating the highest-ranking senior enlisted leaders serving Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier.
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French soldiers teach U.S. military desert survival tactics
/story/18199/french-soldiers-teach-u-s-military-desert-survival-tactics
October 8, 2015
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, recently graduated from the French Desert Survival Course near Arta Beach, Djibouti.
U.S. Medical Forces Gain New Perspectives from Ugandan Counterparts
/story/18183/u-s-medical-forces-gain-new-perspectives-from-ugandan-counterparts
October 7, 2015
The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces host members from United States Army Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for MEDRETE 15-4, a joint medical readiness training exercise in Jinja, Uganda.
Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu meets with BNDF
/story/18175/military-coordination-cell-mogadishu-meets-with-bndf
October 3, 2015
The Burundi National Defense Force is a member of the African Union Mission in Somalia. U.S. Army Col. Wilson Rutherford, Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu, met with BNDF representatives in Mogadishu prior to a Burundi offensive. The MCC’s mission is to increase defense capability, capacity, and coordination among its East African partner in their pursuit to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (Courtesy photos)
EOD technicians perform anti-terrorism force protection dives
/story/18170/eod-technicians-perform-anti-terrorism-force-protection-dives
October 2, 2015
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, operate off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, during routine anti-terrorism force protection dives. EOD technicians are trained to disarm explosive devices and clear underwater obstructions.
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