Videos from 2017 results: 58

Alligator Dagger 2017

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December 30, 2017 Earlier this month, service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore.

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Service members participate in the 35th Annual Grand Bara Race

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December 19, 2017 More then 250 U.S. service members onboard Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa, joined approximately 2,500 military and civilian runners at the 35th annual 15K Grand Bara Race in the Grand Bara desert, Dec. 14th, 2017. Delegates from France, Djibouti, U.S., China, Italy, Spain and others participated in the race hosted by the Djiboutian government and French military.

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CJTF-HOA Chaplain provides Faith and Fellowship

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December 13, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa chaplain corps provides support in faith to service members throughout Eastern Africa. Maj. Christopher Melvin, Deputy Director, delivers these skills in various ways aboard Camp Lemonnier and in multiple locations spanining nearly half the size of the continental United States. The following is a glimpse of the chaplain’s world aboard CJTF-HOA.

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Service members learn frontline medical care with hands-on practice

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December 8, 2017 This week, service members at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti Africa, gained advanced medical training at the Combat Lifesaver Course. Watch the video to see students learn hoe to control bleeding, manage an airway, and handle chest trauma!

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Camp Lemonnier hosts final stage to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

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December 4, 2017 Last week, more than 50 U.S. service members finished the final stage to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge with a ruck march - a hike, in uniform, carrying up to 50 extra pounds of gear. The Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen marched for 6, 9, or 12 kilometers earning a bronze, silver or gold version of the badge, respectively.

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Gen. Lengyel visits Soldiers and Airmen at Camp Lemonnier

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November 28, 2017 Earlier this week, Gen. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, paid a visit to Camp Lemonnier Djibouti . The General spent time with Soldiers and Airmen, even having lunch with members of the Texas Army National Guard, Task Force Bayonet.

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The Bazaar comes to Camp Lemonnier

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November 24, 2017 The Bazaar arrives at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti in November. Which has local vendors selling items to service members and base personnel. There's even a chance of some early holiday shopping.

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Joint Affairs provide outreach efforts in Tadjoura

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November 18, 2017 The Civil and Religious Affairs continue to strengthen the bonds of good will in Tadjoura and throughout the Djiboutian communities.

A Changing of the Guard

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November 4, 2017 In November, a transfer of authority ceremony was held a Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa. Outgoing Task Force Warrior relinquished authority to Task Force Bayonet going into the new year.

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Civil Affairs: English Discussion Group

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October 31, 2017 Members of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion facilitated an English discussion group in the towns of Tadjoura and Obock in Djibouti, Africa.

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Veterinary Engagement

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October 28, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa's 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion's Functional Specialty Team participated in a veterinary engagement in the Tadjourah region of Djibouti, Africa. Their mission was to share best practices in animal care and to strengthen relationships with the host nation of Djibouti.

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Massive Attack in Mogadishu Spurs Quick-Response Support from CJTF-HOA

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October 20, 2017 Pallets of medical and humanitarian aid are offloaded from a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules at Mogadishu International Airport Oct. 17, 2017, to assist the Somali people after a terrorist attack killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu Oct. 14. On a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission, the C-130 carried several pallets of medical equipment and supplies. The United States will continue to stand with the Somali government, its people, and international allies to combat terrorism and support efforts to achieve peace, security and prosperity.(Portions of video provided by 1st Combat Camera, U.S. Air Force TSgt Alexander Farver and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Priest)

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Radio Communication: Best Practices Sharing

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October 13, 2017 U.S. service members from the tactical communications section assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate conducted a best practices sharing session with members of the Djibouti Armed Forces.

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Multilateral NEO Exercise

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October 7, 2017 Initiated by the Japanese military, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) supported a joint-nation noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise and training here, Sept. 29. CJTF-HOA assists partner nations in building their militaries’ capability and capacity to execute peace operations and respond to emergencies, which not only enhances security and stability throughout Africa, but is also beneficial to U.S. security interests.

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French Desert Commando Course 2017

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September 30, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participated with French forces in a French Desert Commando Course in the Arta region of Djibouti. The course consists of up to seven phases that teach participants combat life-saving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, survival cooking, and water-source locating. Additionally, the men and women who complete this course will learn survival tactics, accomplished water and mountain obstacle courses and ultimately, will have gained practical knowledge for surviving in austere environments.

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Seabees: Building Structures and Strengthening Relationships

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September 27, 2017 Seabees assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are building relationships, as well as structures, in the Arta region of Djibouti, Africa. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) ONE started the structures and NMCB 133 will continue working the project in this remote village in Djibouti with plans for completion in 2018.

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Alligator Dagger 2017

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September 16, 2017 Members of Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Unit worked in collaboration with the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa to conduct exercise Alligator Dagger.

MISO to UPDF: Psychological Operations Training

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August 25, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task force Horn of Africa Mission Information Support Operations team conducted a course to train the Uganda People's Defense Force in Psychological Operations.

Seabee and French Air Force Bilateral Medical Evacuation Exercise

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July 26, 2017 Members of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with emergency medical services personnel and members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88, participate in a medical evacuation exercise, strengthening regional cooperation and interoperability.

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CJTF-HOA engineers verify quality and care with Africa First Initiative in Djibouti

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July 19, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Engineers Branch work with laborers from the Djibouti First initiative on approximately ten local renovations projects throughout the Republic of Djibouti, July 7-8, 2017. The current set of mutually-beneficial projects initiated in 2013 and are scheduled to extend until approximately 2019.

Arta Beach Exercise

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July 15, 2017 Sailors and Marines from the USS Bataan and embarked Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted sustainment training in the area of Arta Beach, Djibouti.

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METOC Weather Balloon Launch

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July 11, 2017 Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and U.S. Special Operations Command Africa gather data with a weather balloon to improve weather forecasting operations.

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Djiboutian Independence Day Parade

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June 29, 2017 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participate in the 40th annual Djiboutian Independence Day Parade.

Making Music, Making a Difference

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June 13, 2017 The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band visited the Caritas Djibouti humanitarian aid organization to reach out to the kids through music.

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"The Eyes of the World are Upon You"

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June 9, 2017 U.S., French and Italian service members participated in a bilateral jump in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, and also celebrates the continued partnership of allied forces.

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AFCENT Band visits Djiboutian Art Institute 2017

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June 8, 2017 The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band visited the Djiboutian Art Institute to make connections and build relationships through music.

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Iftar

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June 5, 2017 During Ramadan, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)'s deputy chaplain conducted the prayer for Forces Armée Djiboutiennes and U.S. military. The military-to-military event served to foster friendships between the U.S. military and its partner nation.

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Videos from 2017 results: 58

Alligator Dagger 2017

Service members participate in the 35th Annual Grand Bara Race

CJTF-HOA Chaplain provides Faith and Fellowship

Service members learn frontline medical care with hands-on practice

Camp Lemonnier hosts final stage to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

Gen. Lengyel visits Soldiers and Airmen at Camp Lemonnier

The Bazaar comes to Camp Lemonnier

Joint Affairs provide outreach efforts in Tadjoura

A Changing of the Guard

Civil Affairs: English Discussion Group

Veterinary Engagement

Massive Attack in Mogadishu Spurs Quick-Response Support from CJTF-HOA

Radio Communication: Best Practices Sharing

Multilateral NEO Exercise

French Desert Commando Course 2017

Seabees: Building Structures and Strengthening Relationships

Alligator Dagger 2017

MISO to UPDF: Psychological Operations Training

Seabee and French Air Force Bilateral Medical Evacuation Exercise

CJTF-HOA engineers verify quality and care with Africa First Initiative in Djibouti

Arta Beach Exercise

METOC Weather Balloon Launch

Djiboutian Independence Day Parade

Making Music, Making a Difference

"The Eyes of the World are Upon You"

AFCENT Band visits Djiboutian Art Institute 2017

Iftar

Memorial Day

81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Spotlight

Djiboutian Information Day 2017