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Archive: 2003

CJTF-HOA and 2d MEB participate in live-fire exercise

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

MCAGCC Chiefs earn respect, if not wins

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

MCCES graduates pack trash before leaving

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

CTF-150 commander visits CJTF-HOA commander

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

Air Force Combat Camera 'shoots' CJTF-HOA troops

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

CJTF-HOA visits Seychelles

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.

CJTF-HOA medical team treats Djiboutians

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

Fun in the sun for CJTF-HOA

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

HMM-263 gets "gassed" in Djiboutian skies

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

Kenyan delegation visits CJTF-HOA

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander, Maj. Gen. John F. Sattler concluded a four-day trip through Kenya today, having met with several members of Kenyan's government and military officials. Sattler's visit to Kenya was the first visit by any U.S. military representative since National Rainbow Coalition leader Mwai Kibaki

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