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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center
12:00 AM3/18/2020
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) medical logistics Soldiers processed blood for the first time with the command’s brand-new, and only, blood storage and distribution center.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM3/7/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab camp in vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on March 7, 2020.
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend visited Camp Simba, Kenya, to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:30 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security

Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security
12:00 AM2/7/2020
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and members of the Uganda People's Defence Force train together in Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 7, 2020.
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Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security

Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security
12:00 AM2/7/2020
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and members of the Uganda People's Defence Force train together in Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 7, 2020.
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Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay

Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay
3:52 PM1/14/2020
Senior U.S. Africa Command officials visited partner forces and U.S. troops stationed at Camp Simba and Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan 9
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:48 PM1/14/2020
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, sit aboard a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, waiting to takeoff at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:48 PM1/14/2020
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)
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Townsend Visits Djibouti, Meets with troops, Embassy, Host Nation

Townsend Visits Djibouti, Meets with troops, Embassy, Host Nation Townsend Visits Djibouti, Meets with troops, Embassy, Host Nation
2:09 PM8/8/2019
The new commander of the U.S. Africa Command Gen. Stephen J. Townsend visited Djibouti Aug. 6-8, 2019 to meet with Republic of Djibouti senior defense officials and to attend meetings at Camp Lemonnier.
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CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique

CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique
10:29 AM3/28/2019
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa sent supplies and personnel from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2019, to assist the United States Agency for International Development with humanitarian assistance efforts in Maputo and Beira, Mozambique.
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U.S. Navy Seabees turnover Ali Oune Medical Clinic to Djiboutian officials

U.S. Navy Seabees turnover Ali Oune Medical Clinic to Djiboutian officials U.S. Navy Seabees turnover Ali Oune Medical Clinic to Djiboutian officials
10:11 AM2/14/2019
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Karl Parsons, command senior enlisted leader, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), left, and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Andy Gray, command senior enlisted leader, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, listen to a speech during the Ali Oune Medial Clinic ribbon cutting ceremony in Ali Oune, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2019. The clinic, which U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA, have been working to complete for five months, is intended to enhance the Ministry of Health for Djibouti’s ability to provide basic medical, birth and after care to the Ali Oune village and its more than 1,000 residents and rural neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti

Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti
4:23 PM7/10/2018
The 1-141st will be responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA
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Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti

Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti
3:31 PM6/22/2018
As part of the State Partnership Program, Kentucky National Guard Chaplain Col. Yong Cho, and Senior State Support Chaplain Lt. Col. Bill Draper visit Djibouti during Ramadan in May 2018. Through the visit, the chaplains intended to learn how connecting with the people of Djibouti via humanitarian efforts could bolster state partnership efforts.
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Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti

Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti Kentucky Guard strengthens partnership with Djibouti
3:16 PM6/22/2018
Through the visit, the chaplains intended to learn how connecting with the people of Djibouti via humanitarian efforts could bolster state partnership efforts.
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
9:48 AM6/19/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, passes the task force flag to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Craig becomes the sixteenth commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
9:44 AM6/19/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command, addresses distinguished guests and service members for Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Waldhauser presided over the change of command for CJTF-HOA from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana to Brig. Gen. James Craig. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
9:44 AM6/19/2018
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, addresses distinguished guests and service members during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Zana, the fifteenth leader to command CJTF-HOA, will continue to serve with the task force, resuming his previous position as deputy commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
9:43 AM6/19/2018
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, gives his welcome address following a change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 14, 2018. Craig becomes the sixteenth commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)
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