CJTF-HOA Site Security Team conducts medical training
2:18 PM1/23/2018
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, complete exercises during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) training event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2017. Participants demonstrated CLS principals during scenarios that simulated being under enemy fire, having the possibility to come under enemy fire, and moving casualties to medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
CJTF-HOA Site Security Team conducts medical training
2:17 PM1/23/2018
U.S. Army site security team Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, move to assess and transport simulated casualties during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) training event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2017. Participants demonstrated CLS principals while in care under fire, tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
CJTF-HOA Site Security Team conducts medical training
2:17 PM1/23/2018
U.S. Army site security team Soldiers assigned to Task Force Bayonet, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, transport a simulated casualty during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) training event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 30, 2017. Participants demonstrated CLS principals during scenarios that simulated being under enemy fire, having the possibility to come under enemy fire, and moving casualties to medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
6:09 PM11/21/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against an al-Shabaab camp Nov. 21, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m. local Somalia time, killing more than 100 militants.
Preparing our Practitioners: CJTF-HOA Hosts Tropical Medicine Course
10:27 AM11/20/2017
Medical professionals from across the military services, foreign militaries and local community joined together to discuss challenges posed to medical personnel providing care for troops operating within the Horn of Africa and the East African region.
CJTF-HOA changes the guard, welcomes Task Force Bayonet
12:41 PM11/6/2017
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment render salutes during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2017. During the ceremony, the 1-153rd transferred mission authority to the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment. During their rotation as Task Force Warrior, the 1-153rd IN Soldiers provided security force assistance and force protection for U.S. interests and partner nations at Camp Lemonnier and in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa
10:28 AM10/16/2017
U.S. Marine Cpl. Payton Martin of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit helps Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observe the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. FAD participation in the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course denotes the important occasion of an African military taking part in this curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move barrels of gas from their old camp site to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” The fuel is used to power generators, in turn powering cold storage units, HVAC and general electric requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:36 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:31 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa
9:28 AM10/2/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, lubes the nasopharyngeal airway during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, prepares her medical supply kit for the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:08 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Navy Builder First Class Earl Doan, Camp Lemonnier facility manager specialist, simulates a patient with head trauma and symptoms of shock during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives
10:07 AM9/26/2017
U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted training on care under fire and tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)