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'Train Like You Fight': Coalition Exercise Preps PJs for Real-World Emergency

'Train Like You Fight': Coalition Exercise Preps PJs for Real-World Emergency 'Train Like You Fight': Coalition Exercise Preps PJs for Real-World Emergency
12:00 AM10/4/2012
Many moving parts go into producing and executing an exercise, and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, or PJs, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA, put their skills to the test recently during a mass casualty
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US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses

US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses
12:00 AM10/1/2012
Five service members from U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, partnered with the year-old Sudan People's Liberation Army, or SPLA, Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2012, to instruct 18 SPLA Soldiers.

This marks the third Humanitarian Mine Action,
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U.S. Marines Employ New Mortar System with French in Djibouti

U.S. Marines Employ New Mortar System with French in Djibouti U.S. Marines Employ New Mortar System with French in Djibouti
12:00 AM9/28/2012
Marines and Sailors with India Battery, the artillery attachment for Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted bilateral training with French Marines in Djibouti Aug. 25-27 to integrate and
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U.S., French Service Members Hone Crisis Response Procedures During Exercise

U.S., French Service Members Hone Crisis Response Procedures During Exercise U.S., French Service Members Hone Crisis Response Procedures During Exercise
12:00 AM9/27/2012
"Attention in the Joint Operations Center (JOC), this is an exercise, exercise, exercise emergency ...," began U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Scott Hodge, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joint operations center team chief,
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U.S., African Military Chaplains Collaborate at Conference

U.S., African Military Chaplains Collaborate at Conference U.S., African Military Chaplains Collaborate at Conference
12:00 AM9/24/2012
More than 20 military chaplains from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and nine East African countries joined together September 19 to 21, 2012, for the third annual AFRICOM-sponsored African
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COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O

COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O
12:00 AM9/17/2012
I enjoy serving as a volunteer and giving to organizations I feel passionate about. As a Reservist, I am not usually exposed to the Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas, but this year I will have an opportunity to contribute where it will count.
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CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage

CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage
12:00 AM9/5/2012
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa soldiers forward-deployed to Ethiopia delivered care packages to a local orphanage September 2, 2012.
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USAID, OFDA host disaster preparedness course at Camp Lemonnier

USAID, OFDA host disaster preparedness course at Camp Lemonnier USAID, OFDA host disaster preparedness course at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM8/27/2012
A team from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance hosted two, two-day Joint Humanitarian Operations Courses at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24, 2012.
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USAID, OFDA Host Disaster Preparedness Course at Camp Lemonnier

USAID, OFDA Host Disaster Preparedness Course at Camp Lemonnier USAID, OFDA Host Disaster Preparedness Course at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM8/23/2012
A team from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance hosted two, two-day Joint Humanitarian Operations Courses at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, from Aug. 21 to 24, 2012.
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SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit

SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit
12:00 AM8/23/2012
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley made his first trip, since assuming his current post, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, today, to visit service members and civilians, and discuss operations in East Africa with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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U.S. Air Force Gen. William H. Fraser visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

U.S. Air Force Gen. William H. Fraser visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti U.S. Air Force Gen. William H. Fraser visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
12:00 AM8/22/2012
A photo essay by Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee.
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"Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life

"Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life "Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life
12:00 AM8/20/2012
For some service members, suicide prevention training may be just another computer-based training module that must be completed annually. But to four Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Airmen it was literally the difference between life and
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French, US Marines Head to the Mountains for Training

French, US Marines Head to the Mountains for Training French, US Marines Head to the Mountains for Training
12:00 AM7/30/2012
U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and French forces from the 5th Marine Regiment participated in an assault climbers course here July 19 - 30.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt.
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader
12:00 AM7/30/2012
U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith assumed the role as the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader from Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Davis July 15.
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Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier

Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM7/25/2012
U.S. Air Force Colonel David Harris Jr. assumed command of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group in a change of command ceremony July 23, 2012.
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Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier

Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier Air Force Leadership Changes Hands at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM7/23/2012
U.S. Air Force Col. David Harris Jr. assumed command of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group in a change of command ceremony July 23.

"The Air Force will continue to amaze," were U.S. Air Force Col. Dean Lee's parting words as
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Camp Lemonnier Personnel Integrate, Enhance Security Efforts

Camp Lemonnier Personnel Integrate, Enhance Security Efforts Camp Lemonnier Personnel Integrate, Enhance Security Efforts
12:00 AM7/18/2012
U.S. Navy and Air Force personnel at Camp Lemonnier integrated their security forces into one cohesive unit July 1.

The overall purpose of this integration was to enhance security efforts on camp. Before the integration, the two
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Japanese Naval Officers Visit Camp Lemonnier

Japanese Naval Officers Visit Camp Lemonnier Japanese Naval Officers Visit Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM7/14/2012
Nearly 200 newly-commissioned Japanese naval officers visited Camp Lemonnier July 13 to learn more about their coalition partners serving in and around the Horn of Africa.

Djibouti was one of several port calls for these officers, who
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Djiboutians Celebrate 35th Independence Anniversary

Djiboutians Celebrate 35th Independence Anniversary Djiboutians Celebrate 35th Independence Anniversary
12:00 AM6/28/2012
A photo essay by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens.
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3rd Air Force Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier

3rd Air Force Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier 3rd Air Force Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM6/26/2012
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, visited airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other U.S. Air Force assets here June 25-26.
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