Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
VMM-364 (REIN) transfers mission to VMM-261 (REIN)
12:00 AM10/3/2023
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced (VMM-364) handed off their mission as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa to VMM-261 (REIN) following a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrives in Tema, Ghana
12:00 AM10/2/2023
The U.S. and Ghana share a strong history of promoting maritime peace and stability in the Gulf of Guinea. The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Tema, Ghana for a routine port visit, Oct. 2, 2023.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, gives a speech during the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 class at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. Shawley emphasized to the class of over 40 U.S. service members the importance of WPS and how their expertise will be depended upon when attempting to educate commands on both the African continent and back at their home units.. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. service members from the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course stand for a group photo at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. The WPS course focuses on integrating gender perspectives across management, development, and employment within the joint forces. (Department of Defense photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Army Col. Antionette Mulholland, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa logistics director, takes notes during a group discussion for her Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. Mulholland discussed the importance of bringing in different gender and racial perspectives in the armed forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. service members from the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course engage in breakaway discussion groups at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti Sept. 26, 2023. The WPS course focuses on integrating gender perspectives across management, development, and employment within the joint forces.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, CJTF-HOA commanding general, joins a group of U.S. service members as they discuss ways to more proactively integrate WPS in their operational environment at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. During the class, men and women from all branches of service and backgrounds led discussions on how to make their workplace more secure and accepting of different gender perspectives. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. service members from the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course engage in breakaway discussion groups at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti Sept. 26, 2023. The WPS course focuses on integrating gender perspectives across management, development, and employment within the joint forces.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
CJTF - HOA Hosts Women, Peace, and Security Summit
12:00 AM9/26/2023
Service members from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa met at the Sheraton Hotel Djibouti for the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course. Through the course they focused on what it means to be a gender focal point within the ranks of the armed forces.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and Denise Phillips, WPS gender advisor, watch over discussion groups during the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 class at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. Shawley visited the class to learn about how WPS is being taught and applied by U.S. service members under her command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)
U.S. Army Spc. Phantajia Smith, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa radio maintenance specialist, adjusts a radio system during a communications exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 24, 2023. Communications troops host a monthly communications exercise, testing networks and communications across a range of means, to ensure no matter what happens, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stays in constant contact with those conducting missions.
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Carney, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa radio maintenance specialist, adjusts a satellite dish during a communications exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 23, 2023. Communications specialists support everyone from security forces, the East Africa Response Force, and training exercises to the more mundane daily activities of sending emails and browsing the web.
U.S. Army Spc. Phantajia Smith, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa radio maintenance specialist, configures a radio antenna during a communications exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 27, 2023. Communications specialists are functional experts in the realms of fixing and providing the technology for anyone leaving the confines of Camp Lemonnier.
Gen. Michael Langley's Libya Visit Highlights USAID Humanitarian Aid Efforts and Bilateral Cooperation
7:55 AM9/22/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to Libya, September 20-21, to further cooperation between the United States and Libya, and highlight the robust U.S. humanitarian response to the devastating floods.
The Expeditionary Communications Directorate’s overall mission is to provide the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa with the best advice on equipment and capability while advancing cyber defense, and joint and coalition interoperability. This enables the joint force to develop, maintain, and strengthen strategic access, influence, operations, and regional security throughout East Africa.