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CJTF-HOA troops in Djibouti receive welcome break February 8, 2003 — Troops in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa got a break from the long work days and relentless dust here during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored snorkeling day trip to the Moucha Islands Feb. 7. A group of 41 Marines, airmen, sailors and soldiers packed their bags with swimwear and snacks and boarded the boat "Deli MORE

CJTF-HOA and 2d MEB participate in live-fire exercise February 8, 2003 — Forces from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB) conducted a Close Air Support live fire exercise today at Godoria Range in Djibouti's northern training area. Nearly 100 troops were ashore, firing close to 120 rounds from 81mm mortars, controlling 30 air strikes from AV-8B Harrier MORE

MCAGCC Chiefs earn respect, if not wins February 7, 2003 — Several players deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Others are temporarily assigned to different Marine Corps bases. One is home on emergency leave. And that leaves three. Three Marines in a passenger van designed to hold at least 10. Three Marines prepared to drive two hours one way to play a game that requires a minimum of at least MORE

MCCES graduates pack trash before leaving February 7, 2003 — Before the students of Marine Corps Communication and Electronics School Delta Company graduate and collect their completion certificates, they collect a little trash. The Trash Run is a semi-annual event and a fairly new tradition amongst instructor Gunnery Sgt. Michael Roybal, his team of instructors and students. The day before student MORE

CTF-150 commander visits CJTF-HOA commander February 7, 2003 — Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, Maj. Gen. John F. Sattler met with the new commander of the naval flotilla Combined Task Force -150 (CTF-150), Rear Adm. Rinaldo Veri, Feb. 7 at the CJTF-HOA headquarters aboard USS Mount Whitney in the Gulf of Aden. Italy's Rear Adm. Veri recently took command of the international MORE

Air Force Combat Camera 'shoots' CJTF-HOA troops February 5, 2003 — Cameras first became essential pieces of equipment in combat during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1847. Military photographers, referred to as combat cameramen, have since used cameras for everything from documenting military exercises to capturing the horrors of war. A three-man detachment of airmen from the Air Force's only active-duty combat MORE

CJTF-HOA visits Seychelles February 1, 2003 — Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed a scheduled visit today to the port city of Victoria in the Republic of Seychelles island chain. Upon arriving Jan. 28, CJTF-HOA commander, Maj. Gen. John F. Sattler hosted a luncheon for Seychelles dignitaries aboard the unit's flagship, along with the ship's commanding officer, Capt. David W. MORE

CJTF-HOA medical team treats Djiboutians February 1, 2003 — Navy Capt. Kenneth E. Leonard, officer-in-charge and general surgeon, and his team visited the county health clinic Feb. 1 to provide medical care and donate supplies to the village here. The medical team is assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, whose mission is to disrupt and defeat terrorism in the Horn of Africa region. The MORE

Fun in the sun for CJTF-HOA February 1, 2003 — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) arrived here Jan. 28 as the team of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa headquarters element and the ship's crew continue their mission in the war against terrorism. However, instead of looking for terrorists, they were looking for rest and relaxation. The Seychelles is an archipelago located in the western part MORE

HMM-263 gets "gassed" in Djiboutian skies January 30, 2003 — CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti -Two CH-53Es from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron - 263 demonstrated their capabilities by "gassing up" in mid-air while carrying two High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV's) during an aerial refueling exercise Jan. 30 in the skies over Djibouti.The heavy-lift helicopters, from Marine Heavy Helicopter MORE

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