U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
7:32 PM11/9/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.
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)
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.
METC Prev-Med Program Graduates First International Military Student from Liberia
10:49 AM10/26/2017
First international student from Liberia to graduate from the preventive medicine specialist program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
Dunford: DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action
9:11 AM10/24/2017
The Defense Department owes the families of the soldiers lost in Niger and the American people an explanation of what the soldiers were doing in Niger and why it was important, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Oct. 23, 2017.
A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.
Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA
12:32 PM10/17/2017
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.
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 the covers from tents from the old base to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron to work together to tear down tents from the old base to move to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)