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Archive: 2003

Ambassador says adieu to East Africa

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's key person to relations here said his farewells to ambassadorship to the Republic of Djibouti during a ceremony held here June 12. U.S. Ambassador Donald Y. Yamamoto, along with his family, is heading to Washington, D.C where he will hold the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa.

French military hones anti-aircraft missile capability

Combat capabilities between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and French troops were displayed during an exercise that honed both force's anti-aircraft tactics, techniques and procedures, here. The exercise's objective was to refine the CJTF ability to defend the camp against a variety of aerial threats. French Mirage aircraft served as the

26th MEU adds assets to CJTF-HOA'S counter-terrorism mission

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) recently welcomed significant additions to the pool of assets it draws from to fight the Global War on Terrorism across the region with the arrival in the Gulf of Aden of the three-ship USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the guided missile frigate USS Gary. The ARG brings

Intel troops keep CJTF-HOA informed

They make up one of the largest sections of Combined Joint Task Force and provide the "ears and eyes" for the task force's area of operations (AO), which includes the airspace, land areas and coastal waters of Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya. "They" are the airmen, soldiers, sailors, Marines and Coalition personnel of

CJTF-HOA Troops Acquire Valuable Information

Country Desk Teams play an essential role in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's counter-terrorism mission here. Mission accomplishment involves CJTF forces having the most up-to-date knowledge the CDT's provide on all seven countries CJTF-HOA operates in; Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Yemen. Without this knowledge,

CJTF-HOA Yemen Visit

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson concluded his first official trip outside of Djibouti Thursday as commander of the counter-terrorism coalition task force, visiting Yemen to discuss ongoing activities between Yemeni and CJTF-HOA forces in the Global War on Terrorism. During the two-day visit, Robeson

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

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