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Feb. 26, 2023
CJTF-HOA conducts joint FARP exercise on African continent

The Forward Arming and Refueling Point mission enables aircraft supporting combat operations to refuel much closer to their area of operation, saving a significant amount of time.
April 8, 2019
Travis AFB supports Cyclone Idai relief efforts

Two C-17 Globemaster III crews assigned to the 21st Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base arrived in Djibouti April 5 to aid Cyclone Idai relief efforts.
June 16, 2016
Camp Lemonnier to increase air traffic safety with new radar system

The Air Force began construction on a new AN/GPN-27 Airport Surveillance Radar System tower and shelter on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in May, with plans for it to be fully operational by August.
April 2, 2015
Parachute riggers: One ripcord at a time

The Air Force uses more than 20 types of parachutes to conduct personnel recovery, airdrops and asset insertion into combat zones. Knowing what type of parachute is required for each mission and verifying the safety of those parachutes is the job of a parachute rigger.
March 19, 2015
Alaska Air Guard Supports CJTF-HOA Rescue Missions

The 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron is one of the three Expeditionary Rescue Squadrons assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The squadron is the epitome of the Total Force Integration, providing

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