Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie prepare to practice tactical drag techniques during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti, Africa, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

By Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn Djibouti City, Djibouti Feb 10, 2022

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.

Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 19, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.

Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 19, 2025.

United States Africa Command

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn