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Archive: 2003

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

New ASYMCA headquarters opens in Murphy Canyon

The San Diego Armed Services YMCA officially opens a new headquarters facility today, within walking distance of one of the largest military housing complexes. The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place in Murphy Canyon. There will be a facility tour and a premier of the updated video presentation. "It's easier to reach people," said Mike Reber,

FDNY/USMC Association celebrate 228th Birthday

Adding to the countless Marine Corps cake cutting ceremonies and birthday celebrations in New York, the country and the world, the New York Fire Department United States Marine Corps Association celebrated the 228th Marine Corps Birthday and their second year of existence in Manhattan. "I was invited to the New York Police Department's Marine Corps

Marines celebrate 228 years of service

Marines here supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa celebrated the Marine Corps 228th birthday. More than 500 Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen assembled for a morning cake-cutting ceremony at the camp cantina November 10. The ceremony began as CJTF-HOA's Commander, Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson, and the official party marched

American MPs share tactics with German counterparts

Security personnel here supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participated in bilateral training with their counterparts from the German military November 1 and 2. Marines from the Antiterrorism Security Task Force Military Police and Military Working Dog detachments shared tactics and weapons knowledge with the 151st Feldjager

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