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U.S. Airlift of French forces to Mali

6:53 PM1/20/2013
The United States Air Force began transporting French soldiers and military equipment January 21, 2013, from Istres, France, to Bamako, Mali, in support of French military operations in Mali.
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Dempsey: France Requests U.S. Enablers for Forces in Mali

12:51 PM1/18/2013
The French government has asked for U.S. military assistance for their actions against an al-Qaida-affiliated group in Mali, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
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Panetta: U.S. Support to French in Mali Aimed at al-Qaida

3:37 PM1/14/2013
U.S. and French defense leaders are hammering out details of intelligence, logistics and airlift assistance the United States will provide to French forces in Mali, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today. Speaking to reporters on the flight
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One Health training in Moroto improves local infrastructure, builds relationships

3:12 PM1/11/2013
One Health training held in Moroto, Uganda, Nov. 18-27, 2012.
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Grapple Takes Theater Security Cooperation Underwater

12:00 AM1/8/2013
Military Sealift Command’s rescue and salvage ships are a bit like insurance – operating quietly in the background until they, along with their embarked Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit companies, are needed to be quickly on the scene for a mission,
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Mentorship promotes partnership between US, Uganda Soldiers

12:00 AM1/4/2013
Kentucky Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion 138th Field Artillery Regiment service members partnered with civilians from the African Contingency Operations Training Assistance mission at Singo Peace Support Operations Training Center, Uganda,
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander's New Year Message

12:00 AM1/2/2013

To the men and women of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa,

As the New Year approaches, I would like to thank you for your dedication
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U.S. Marine Corps leadership visits CJTF-HOA Marines

12:00 AM12/29/2012
U.S. Marine Corps leadership visited the Marines of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, at an all–call Dec. 28, 2012, to deliver a holiday message and emphasize the important role each Marine plays in Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of
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New year welcomes new vision for CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM12/27/2012
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members are refocusing their vision to be the security partner of choice in East Africa as they welcome in the new year.

Maj. Gen. Rob Baker, CJTF-HOA commander, recently shared
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Grand Bara race brings together U.S., French and Djiboutians

12:00 AM12/26/2012
A photo essay by Senior Airman Devin Doskey.
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Commander's Holiday Message

12:00 AM12/17/2012

To the men and women of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa,

This time of year is a season of celebration, tradition, and fellowship - a season that revolves around those friends, family, and loved ones we value most.

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CJTF-HOA members construct Forward Headquarters Element, train for emergency ops

12:00 AM12/11/2012
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members constructed a Forward Headquarters Element with joint operation center capabilities as part of contingency readiness training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 3, 2012.

The FHE,
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US, Seychelles militaries partner to hone search, rescue procedures

12:00 AM12/7/2012
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members assigned to the 81st and 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadrons recently completed a week-long joint military training engagement alongside the Seychelles Air Force and Coast Guard where best
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US, Japanese forces conduct C-IED training

12:00 AM12/6/2012
Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members teamed with Soldiers from Kentucky Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion 138th Field Artillery Regiment to conduct counter-improvised explosive device training Nov. 29, 2012, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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Dory: Northern Mali a Terrorist Safe Haven

12:00 AM12/6/2012
Northern Mali has become a terrorist haven, and DOD will continue to work with local African nations and regional organizations to isolate and degrade the threat emanating from the area, a senior defense official told Congress today.
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Collaborating Extremist Groups Worry AFRICOM Commander

12:00 AM12/4/2012
Extremist groups collaborating in Africa pose a threat beyond the region that extends to Europe and the United States, U.S. Africa Command's top military officer said here today.

Countering violent extremists is a growing challenge
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Building Eco Dome brings villagers, service members together

12:00 AM11/28/2012
Roughly three years ago, a group of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa military members arrived at the small village of Karabti San several hours north of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in the Tadjourah region to build an Eco Dome. After countless
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Coalition refueling training enhances interoperability, partnerships, mission capabilities

12:00 AM11/28/2012
U.S. Marines from the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a refueling training mission with the French forces while flying at 15,000 feet over Djibouti Nov. 22, 2012.  Read more
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Going Farther by Going Together: Building Partner Capacity in Africa

10:37 AM11/27/2012
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Issue 67, 4th Quarter 2012, of the Joint Force Quarterly, a military journal published by the National Defense University for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to inform members of the U.S.
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Panetta Details Steps Needed to End al-Qaeda Threat

10:22 AM11/27/2012
For the United States and its allies, ending the al-Qaida threat calls for a modified military footprint, close work with partners and continued U.S. involvement in regions of the world where violent extremism has flourished, Defense Secretary Leon
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