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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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Everyone a Sensor: USAFE Commander Discusses Sensitive Topic at Airman's Call

12:00 AM11/26/2012

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 21-22, 2012, to meet with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leaders and Airmen.

While visiting,

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Camp Lemonnier Receives a Visit from the Chief of Naval Operations

12:00 AM11/26/2012

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, accompanied by his wife, Darleen, toured the base, performed a re-enlistment ceremony, spoke with sailors at an all hands call and answered sailors' questions.

The CNO spoke about

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US Service Members Deliver Supplies to Bi'idley Storm Victims

12:00 AM11/23/2012

After the small village of Bi'idley located within the Ali Sabieh district of Djibouti was hit by a strong wind storm three months ago, the village's nearly 100 residents were left with demolished homes, missing livestock and some personal

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Thanksgiving Message From CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM11/22/2012

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and community. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving deployed together across East Africa, let's pause for a moment to give thanks for a few of the blessings we all share.

I am thankful today for

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Panetta Details Steps Needed to End al-Qaeda Threat

12:00 AM11/21/2012

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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Remembrance Ceremony Held to Honor Those Who Gave All

12:00 AM11/20/2012

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, the British Army and the Commonwealth joined together at the Djibouti New European Cemetery in observance of Remembrance Day to honor the sacrifices made by military men and women both

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Going Farther by Going Together: Building Partner Capacity in Africa

12:00 AM11/16/2012

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

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Soldiers, Teachers Team During First Aid Workshops

12:00 AM11/13/2012

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash., partnered with the Dikhil, Djibouti, Office of Education Oct. 28 - 31, 2012, during two, two-day first aid
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Djibouti Navy Hosts Exercise Cutlass Express, East African Maritime Interdiction Exercise

12:00 AM11/12/2012

The Djibouti Navy welcomed seven other East Africa countries' naval forces to Djibouti City, Djibouti, to participate in the second annual Cutlass Express exercise held Nov. 1 to 8, 2012.

"We are very happy to see these people
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Marine Corps Birthday Message from CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM11/10/2012

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Marines here at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and around the world as you celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

As our Marine Corps brethren know well, it all started
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African Students Learn the Truth about Security

10:11 AM11/8/2012

Students of the George C. Marshall Center's Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) visited U.S. Africa Command November 5, 2012, to learn more about the command's mission and objectives and to hear first-hand about its role in combating
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Eight Navies Complete East African Exercise Cutlass Express 2012

12:00 AM11/8/2012

Sailors and maritime professionals from eight nations wrapped up Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) today after a week of multinational maritime events in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, Nov. 1-8.

This year's exercise took
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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

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.

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. Read more

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

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

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

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.

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

Everyone a Sensor: USAFE Commander Discusses Sensitive Topic at Airman's Call

12:00 AM11/26/2012

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 21-22, 2012, to meet with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leaders and Airmen. While visiting,

Camp Lemonnier Receives a Visit from the Chief of Naval Operations

12:00 AM11/26/2012

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, accompanied by his wife, Darleen, toured the base, performed a re-enlistment ceremony, spoke with sailors at an all hands call and answered sailors' questions. The CNO spoke about

US Service Members Deliver Supplies to Bi'idley Storm Victims

12:00 AM11/23/2012

After the small village of Bi'idley located within the Ali Sabieh district of Djibouti was hit by a strong wind storm three months ago, the village's nearly 100 residents were left with demolished homes, missing livestock and some personal

Thanksgiving Message From CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM11/22/2012

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and community. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving deployed together across East Africa, let's pause for a moment to give thanks for a few of the blessings we all share. I am thankful today for

Panetta Details Steps Needed to End al-Qaeda Threat

12:00 AM11/21/2012

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

Remembrance Ceremony Held to Honor Those Who Gave All

12:00 AM11/20/2012

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, the British Army and the Commonwealth joined together at the Djibouti New European Cemetery in observance of Remembrance Day to honor the sacrifices made by military men and women both

Going Farther by Going Together: Building Partner Capacity in Africa

12:00 AM11/16/2012

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

Soldiers, Teachers Team During First Aid Workshops

12:00 AM11/13/2012

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash., partnered with the Dikhil, Djibouti, Office of Education Oct. 28 - 31, 2012, during two, two-day first aid

Djibouti Navy Hosts Exercise Cutlass Express, East African Maritime Interdiction Exercise

12:00 AM11/12/2012

The Djibouti Navy welcomed seven other East Africa countries' naval forces to Djibouti City, Djibouti, to participate in the second annual Cutlass Express exercise held Nov. 1 to 8, 2012. "We are very happy to see these people

Marine Corps Birthday Message from CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM11/10/2012

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Marines here at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and around the world as you celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. As our Marine Corps brethren know well, it all started

African Students Learn the Truth about Security

10:11 AM11/8/2012

Students of the George C. Marshall Center's Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) visited U.S. Africa Command November 5, 2012, to learn more about the command's mission and objectives and to hear first-hand about its role in combating

Eight Navies Complete East African Exercise Cutlass Express 2012

12:00 AM11/8/2012

Sailors and maritime professionals from eight nations wrapped up Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) today after a week of multinational maritime events in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, Nov. 1-8. This year's exercise took

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.
Read more

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

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 21-22, 2012, to meet with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leaders and Airmen.

While visiting,

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, accompanied by his wife, Darleen, toured the base, performed a re-enlistment ceremony, spoke with sailors at an all hands call and answered sailors' questions.

The CNO spoke about

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and community. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving deployed together across East Africa, let's pause for a moment to give thanks for a few of the blessings we all share.

I am thankful today for

The Djibouti Navy welcomed seven other East Africa countries' naval forces to Djibouti City, Djibouti, to participate in the second annual Cutlass Express exercise held Nov. 1 to 8, 2012.

"We are very happy to see these people

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Marines here at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and around the world as you celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

As our Marine Corps brethren know well, it all started

Sailors and maritime professionals from eight nations wrapped up Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) today after a week of multinational maritime events in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, Nov. 1-8.

This year's exercise took