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Archive: May, 2003

CJTF-HOA adds new system to its arsenal

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently added an Air Defense Integrated System (ADSI) to its arsenal, enhancing their ability to fight terrorism in the east African region. The ADSI tracks airplanes and ships occupying the Horn of Africa region, which is defined as Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Yemen, the Gulf of

CJTF-HOA chaplain spreads goodwill to Djiboutians;

The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa chaplain facilitated a delivery of books, medical supplies and clothes to Bender Djedid, a Muslim non-government organization here, May 21. A key element of CJTF-HOA's counter-terrorism mission lies in making a positive difference in the lives of the people in the region as well as their environment.

Marines show sweetness at Best Chow Competition

Service members and chefs from around the world gathered at the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum in New York Sunday for Fleet Week's Best Chow Competition. Fifteen teams from ships and bases from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and India competed for the titles of best entrée, best main dish, best dessert, and the coveted Best Overall

Lonestar rocks Fleet Week 2003

Country music band Lonestar performed for service members participating in Fleet Week 2003 in New York City onboard the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum May 24. Before the performance, a few lucky fans got to meet the country superstars. Watkins Glen, N.Y. native PFC Jonathan Hoffmeier said, "Lonestar was really friendly. They were thanking us

Marines host reception for Fleet Week

Hurley's Restaurant here in New York played host to the First Annual Commanding General's reception as part of Fleet Week activities. Major General John G. Castellaw, top statesman for the Marines here during Fleet Week and commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hosted the function as a way to say "thank you" to the top organizers of

CJTF-HOA leadershipship changes

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander Maj. Gen. John F. Sattler turned over command May 24 to Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson in an evening ceremony held at the Presidential Hangar, Ambouli International Airport near the CJTF-HOA headquarters here. Several hundred attended the ceremony, including United States Ambassador to

U.S. service members bring American education to Djibouti

BALBALA, Djibouti - Service members supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and its counter-terrorism mission are assisting Fukazawa Secondary School teachers here revamp their English curriculum. A key element to CJTF-HOA's mission is making a positive difference in the lives of the region's inhabitants through civil military

CJTF-HOA builds needed irrigation system

A team of soldiers from a composite company from the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations), here in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, began constructing a new irrigation system here May 19. The project's goals are to construct a water system capable of irrigating the village's farmland and provide an easily

Local airfield control group supports CJTF-HOA;

The Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG) here supported nearly 500 fixed wing and rotary aircraft flights for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and others since CJTF-HOA arrived in December. ADACG also provided more than 8 million lbs. of fuel for aircraft here. "We take care of passengers coming in and leaving, cargo that

16th Annual Fleet Week Kicksoff

Some that of that "old Marine Corps spirit" has come to brighten up the big apple as Marines and Sailors come into the ports of New York for the 16th annual sea services celebration known as fleet week. May 21 was the first day of the celebrated tradition, and the festivities will run through the week to May 28. During the eight days,

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