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CJTF-HOA troops deliver goods to needy Djiboutians

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness," contemplated Roman philosopher Seneca. Service members here in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently seized that opportunity and delivered donated furniture, toys and books to some local civilians here. "Most all of the stuff was donated from the

Rifle Company develop new skills at top Security Force Training Command

The anti-terrorism force responsible for the security of Camp Lemonier and of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa fine-tuned their skills at Marine Corps Security Forces Training Command in Chesapeake, Va. before deploying here in November. India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, completed an abbreviated version of the five-week long

American and French Forces make history with Commando School

Personnel supporting the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa made history Nov. 20 when they became the first Americans to graduate from the French Commando School here. Twenty Army soldiers and five Marines completed the three-week course and were each awarded the French Commando medal and a certificate of completion. "It was one of the

A new test in obstacle tracks

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa personnel faced three challenging obstacle courses during the French Commando School here. Throughout the three-week course, the American trainees learned the nautical and collective obstacle tracks require every squad member to work together in order to successfully complete them. Unlike obstacle courses

CJTF-HOA personnel renovate school-center, improve life of Obock

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held here December 4, marking the grand opening of the newly renovated Obock Primary School by personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The six-week long, $35,000 project, paid for by CJTF-HOA, will be utilized to increase the education and well-being of the local community. Although the focus of

Troops bring smiles to Djiboutian children

"When you're teeth hurt, you're just not happy," said Army Spc. Becky L. Howett, a dental technician with the 520th Medical Company from Fort Lewis, Wash. To help spread a little happiness at Dorale School here, a group of service members from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa handed out toothbrushes and shared oral hygiene tips with

Secretary of the Navy visits Djibouti ;SECNAV states clear the need in Horn of Africa

Secretary of the Navy, the honorable Gordon R. England, toured Camp Lemonier Nov. 28, and spoke to the personnel supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.Escorted by Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson, commander CJTF-HOA, Mr. England toured the camp talking to units about the importance of their work in the region.The Secretary of the Navy's

Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff visits troops in Horn of Africa

Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, visited Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa here, to meet with and congratulate Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen on a job well done Nov. 26. During his visit, Pace had the opportunity to tour the camp, and talk to individual units about the importance of their job in the region and

Force Protection command changes

Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., replaced Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, here providing here providing force protection for service members deployed in support of counter-terrorism missions in the Horn of Africa November 19. India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines combines combat experience with counter-terrorism

CJTF-HOA personnel complete Desert Survival Training

Personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conducted bilateral desert survival training here hosted by the French 5th Marine Battalion Nov. 3rd - 10th. The training provided an opportunity for soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division, Charlie Company, along with sailors and Marines from Camp Lemonier, to develop

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