Official Account for the Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. **All other accounts are invalid** Following & RTs ≠ Endorsement
Exercises like Bull Shark 24, with Djiboutian Navy and Coast Guard partners enhances maritime security and strengthens bilateral ties between the U.S., Djibouti and allies with the Spanish Navy
@EMADmde
and French Forces.
#StrongerTogether
#OneTeam
Exercice BULLSHARK.
Un moment marquant a été l'inclusion d'une première expérience de saut en parachute des équipes du Département des Recherches et Sauvetage de la Garde-Côtes Djiboutienne.
Service Presse de la Garde-Côtes Djiboutienne.
I had a great visit recently to the Somaliland region of Somalia, where my team and I assessed the Berbera port’s capacity for future deliveries of humanitarian assistance.
It’s an honor to introduce BGen Valerie Jackson as the new deputy commanding general for
@CJTFHOA
. I’m very excited to have her on our team! Please join me in welcoming her!
@USAfricaCommand
Congratulations Lt. Shukri Yusuf
Ali, and the rest of the 350 Danab graduates ready and able to promote peace in Somalia -- we —
@CJTFHOA
@USSOCAF
&
@USAfricaCommand
— stand with you for a brighter, safer and prosperous future!
@USSOCOM
@US2SOMALIA
I had an incredible opportunity to visit the Port of Djibouti & a great engagement with the harbormaster, CAPT Abar. A rare opportunity to see the brand new floating dry dock, operated by Damen. A tremendous addition to the port capabilities.
@dpfza
#Djibouti
@USAfricaCommand
I have the unique honor of living in
#Djibouti
on the only enduring American military installation in Africa commanding thousands of troops working by, with and through our African friends for mutual prosperity — watch our history
#USAfricaLeadersSummit22
Our partnerships across East Africa for safety and security must create and hold safe spaces for good governance and democratic participation. All governments have the responsibility to provide for the protection of civilians and safeguard their human rights
#StrongerTogether
$9 million in weapons, vehicles, & equipment from the United States will support the successful campaign by
@SNAForce
to liberate
#Somalia
’s communities from al-Shabaab. Grateful to Minister
@Amohamednur
&
#SNA
CDF Odowaa for their partnership.
#security
Pleased to host Somali President Hassan Sheikh with Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall today at the White House to reinforce the close partnership between the United States and Somalia. Thank you
@HassanSMohamud
for your leadership in the fight against terrorism.
I appreciate
@ATMIS_Somalia
efforts to bring long term stability and prosperity to
#Somalia
thank you
@US_AU
Amb Lapenn and
@US2SOMALIA
Amb Andre for your dedication in working with our Somali partners
We
@CJTFHOA
are looking forward to working with
#Djibouti
Minister of Muslim Affairs, Mr. Moumin Hassan Barreh, as we learn from one another & build
#strongbonds
of understanding between our culture 🇺🇸 & the culture of Djibouti 🇩🇯 Thank you
@MouminBarreh
for the beautiful gift!
I had the chance to briefly connect with
@CENTCOM
leaders as they recently passed through Djibouti en route to the French
#CharlesdeGaulle
aircraft carrier. We may work in different theaters, but we all work closely with partner forces to enhance common security and stability
I loved running with my
@kdfinfo
fiends and American warriors during CSL-Manda Bay Kenya Norwegian Foot March — tons of water, sweat and smiles, this is what US-Kenyan partnership looks like
@USAmbKenya
@USEmbassyKenya
@USAfricaCommand
“I am overflowing with respect, Mr. Minister, for the work of you & your team & your collaborators at the state levels for the twin tasks of stabilization & reconciliation.” Amb. André with
@AhmedMoFiqi
at the launch of the review of the National Reconciliation Framework
#Somalia
As my time leading CJTF-HOA in Djibouti comes to an end, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the profound journey experienced over the past two years. CJTF-HOA worked tirelessly to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Horn of Africa.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once asked “What are you doing for others?”This
#MLKDay2023
and every day
@CJTFHOA
remains dedicated to service, and committed to protecting our interests by working with our allies & trusted partners across Africa
@USAfricaCommand
It is always a pleasure to host our Djiboutian partner, Mayor Said Daoud Mohamed
@MAIREDEDJIBOUTI
and Saida Zain Ahmed
@Camp_Lemonnier
. We look forward to another year of strong relationships and increased cooperation throughout
#Djibouti
@USAfricaCommand
It was a pleasure being back in National Capital Region and meeting with Brig. Gen. Max Pearson. The work
@NGA_GEOINT
is a valuable asset as we
@USAfricaCommand
continue to synchronize our operational strategies in this ever changing environment.
We are privileged to have
@SECDEF
recognize the outstanding service members here
@Camp_Lemonnier
for their dedication to the mission. Their achievements are instrumental to ensure our strong relationships prevail and
@USAfricaCommand
mission endures in
#Djibouti
🇩🇯
We can’t ignore half of the world’s population! Active participation of women is the foundation of democracy. Women — including my African friends — are on the frontlines, fighting for peace and prosperity; I salute you all!
@USAfricaCommand
@USSOCAF
@US_Emb_Djibouti
Amb Lapenn,
@CJTFHOA_CG
MG Shawley, &
@US2SOMALIA
Amb André traveled to Kismayo last week to meet with Kenyan troops posted at the
@_AfricanUnion
-led
@ATMIS_Somalia
base & were briefed by ATMIS Sector II Commander BG Jattani Gula & Sector VI Commander Brigadier Luka Kutto. (1/2)
It is with great honor that we place the
@USAfricaCommand
“combat patch” on the right shoulder sleeve of the deployed 218 MEB as they serve CJTF-HOA. Wear it with dignity and pride as you represent the CJTF-HOA tip of the spear.
@SCNationalGuard
@Camp_Lemonnier
Wow! Not only did we have two members of the Zambian army attend the Marine Corps Corporal Course, but Staff Sgt Ester Kalumbi was the honor grad! Congratulations to both graduates! It was a pleasure to host you at
@CJTFHOA
@USAfricaCommand
@usembassyzambia
@USSOCAF
🌙✨ Wishing a blessed Eid Al-Adha to all our Muslim friends! May this sacred occasion be filled with love, unity, and the joy of giving. May your sacrifices be accepted and bring you closer to your community
#EidMubarak
@Camp_Lemonnier
@US_Emb_Djibouti
@USAfricaCommand
It was a true joy to read to — and listen to — brilliant and enthusiastic school kids at Balaba 3 school’s library, which was built by American engineers, civil affairs & Allies
@US_Emb_Djibouti
@USAfricaCommand
@DJ_RTD
@MenfopDjibouti
Our East Africa Response Force conducted a valuable medical knowledge exchange with the 🇲🇬Madagascar People's Armed Forces during
@CJTFHOA
humanitarian exercise
@USMadagascar
. Thank you RADM Calvin Foster
@USNavyEurope
& Ambassador Pierangelo
@usambatana
for your partnership!🤝🇺🇸
Today we cut cake at
@Camp_Lemonnier
to celebrate
@USArmy
248th Birthday I am proud to serve with all of my fellow Soldiers within our formation & on our flanks here in East Africa as we continue to answer the call to support & defend the United States of America!
#ArmyBday
Logistics in East Africa Forum - a great opportunity to collaborate with our international partners on long term sustainment in Africa & thinking & acting 'greener'. Djibouti remains an important location for the efficient movement of resources & people across the continent.
🎉 Happy Birthday to the incredible men and women of
@USArmy
Today, we honor your courage, sacrifice, and unflinching dedication to defending our nation across the globe. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms is truly inspiring.
@USArmyReserve
#USArmyBirthday
#Hooah
#DYK
despite security and operational challenges, 335 partners (inc. 259 national
#NGOs
) reached 7.1M people of 7.61M (94%) targeted for humanitarian assistance in
#Somalia
in 2022.
See updates on our Drought Response and Famine Prevention dashboard:
We continue to build partnerships with the Kenya Defence Forces at Manda Bay Airfield. Thank you for your ongoing support General Nganga, and for this lovely gift!
@kdfinfo
@USAfricaCommand
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” Nelson Mandela -
@Harvard
ALTI translates US Strategy toward Africa in Amharic, Swahili, Yoruba and Zulu
🇩🇯 Happy Independence Day Djibouti!🇩🇯
This morning Camp Lemonnier and
@CJTFHOA
leadership attended the annual independence celebration.
This event was an opportunity to show support for our shared goal of regional security and stability.
📸 MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
Thank you Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, Sous-Préfet de Damerjog
#Djibouti
, for your outpouring of hospitality, gifts, and sharing of your culture. It was truly a fantastic day and we
@CJTFHOA
look forward to our future projects together
#partnerships
I was honored to preside over transfer of authority from TF Wolfhound to TF Tomahawk. Wolfhound’s over 1,100 warriors served admirably as our local 911 crisis response force for US embassies across Africa – Tomahawk you have the watch!
@NationalGuardNY
@OKGuard
@USAfricaCommand
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit only proved the enormous potential that our nations can harness together.
The United States is all in on Africa’s future.
It was a pleasure visiting Andromède, together we are supporting our Djiboutian friends in enhancing maritime security & regional stability
@IsmailOguelleh
#StrongerTogether
03.27, generals from the french🇫🇷 and american forces🇺🇸 visited the mine hunter ship Andromède at the french reserved dock 9.
Around 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of logistic support are usually provided by FFDJ for french maritime stopovers.
📍Stability and freedom of navigation in the red sea!
It was heartening to join Minister Mahamoud, Insp Herzi, UK Amb Talwar & US Deputy CofM Tomaszewicz to celebrate
#EnglishWeek
in
#Djibouti
with young & brilliant students — learning each other's languages increases understanding & respect 🙏
@US_Emb_Djibouti
@IsmailOguelleh
Partner Appreciation Day
@Camp_Lemonnier
was a special celebratory event! It was an honor to stand with our
#Djibouti
partners, our foreign partners & their families as we highlighted our military capabilities that bring stability to the region.
@USAfricaCommand
@US_Emb_Djibouti
.
@NUSOJofficial
SG
@OmarFarukOsman
presented Amb. André with the newly adopted National Action Plan on the Safety of Journalists in
#Somalia
. The media plays a key role in informing the public, holding accountable the powerful, & providing a platform for diverse viewpoints.
Earlier this month in Baledogle, Amb. André saw firsthand the close coordination between
@ATMIS_Somalia
and
@SNAForce
to defeat al-Shabaab, strengthen Somalia’s security forces, and achieve the successful completion of the ATMIS mandate.
#ThrowbackThursday
In the last decade, our military services have seen an increase in women choosing to put on the uniform. Regardless of rank, they are essential to helping us shape our future force and we need each and every one of them. To the
#Marines
of VMM-364, thank you for your leadership.
We are honored to work side by side with our Djiboutian counterparts to help protect security throughout the region. We learn from each other and strengthen each other.
#OneTeam
#StongerTogether
Happy Independence Day to Djibouti!
🇩🇯Happy 47th Independence Day, Djibouti!
Today we celebrate 47 years of freedom and unity for the Country of Djibouti. From the vibrance of Djibouti City to the serenity of Lake Assal, 🇩🇯's journey has been one of resilience and progress.
#OneTeam
#StrongerTogether
It was an honor to meet Admiral Ryo Sakai and members of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force. The continuous engagements and dialogue are a testament to the lasting partnerships here in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa.
@JMSDF_PAO
@Camp_Lemonnier
@USAfricaCommand
#Djibouti
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, may the spirit of Eid fill your heart with joy, peace, and gratitude. May this special occasion bring you closer to your loved ones, strengthen your faith, and renew your spirit. 🌙 ✨
#Eidmubarak2024
#BlessingsOfEid
@USAfricaCommand
We join President Biden in thanking the Government of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian National Defense Force for their support in bringing our colleagues safely out of Khartoum.
Today, we thank over 5,000 American warriors & civilians deployed across Africa. As we celebrate
#Thanksgiving
, we thank those defending our liberty, UN Charter, and rules-based world order by, with and through our African partners
@USAfricaCommand
@USSOCAF
@US_Emb_Djibouti
🇺🇸 Saluting the brave fathers & father figures! On this special day, we express our deep gratitude to all military fathers for their selflessness & sacrifice. Your love for family & country inspires us all! Happy
#FathersDay
#MilitaryFathers
#ServiceAndLove
Happy 15th Birthday
@USAfricaCommand
🎂 May we
@CJTFHOA
continue to support your mission to engage with our African partners with shared commitments and bring stability, security, and prosperity to Africa.
#partnerships
#Djibouti
🇩🇯
Indeed! Every time I’ve visited Somalia i’m inspired and impressed by industrious and brave Somali women. They wake up everyday to strengthen their communities as teachers, doctors, engineers, NGO workers, government officials, warriors and much more
#InternationalWomensDay
This is a great example of how we are working with allies and partners to develop a shared understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and interoperability needs
A Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems team recently conducted a joint training and demonstration for BGen Valerie Jackson, CJTF-HOA's deputy commanding general, distinguished military visitors from the Djiboutian Foreign Affairs Directorate, and Camp Lemonnier and CJTF-HOA leadership
It’s an honor to work with our African partners which is exactly what we’ll be doing for
#JA23
, which increases multinational cooperation in crisis response and counterterrorism, and prepares our regional partners for
@UNPeacekeeping
and
@_AfricanUnion
missions
@USAfricaCommand
It was an honor touring around
@Camp_Lemonnier
with US Marine Corps MajGen Robert Sofge, COMFOR
@USMCFEA
during his battlefield circulation. Having
@USMC
as a part of our
@CTJFHOA
@USAfricaCommand
family is a key component to our stability in the region.
It is always a great pleasure to have our leaders spend Thanksgiving with us! Thank you Gen. Langley and Sgt. Maj. Woods for helping us serve this delicious meal
@Camp_Lemonnier
🦃🥧We are thankful for all of those who made this meal possible and served side by side.
#grateful
Planning for
#JA23
began more than six months ago. The work that is put in behind the scenes is crucial to plan a successful exercise that will improve joint readiness and increase interoperability with out African partners
@USAfricaCommand
@SETAF_Africa