DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Jamal H. Bowers, 41, of Raleigh, N.C., died March 18 at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, as a result of a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 6th Battalion, 4th Military Information Support Group, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information, the media may contact the 4th Military Information Support Group public affairs office at 910-907-4113.
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March 23, 2011
February 23, 2011
Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information, the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at 910-432-6005
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information, the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at 910-432-6005
June 19, 2007
1132nd Well Drillers Increasing Camp Lemonier Water Supply
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – In preparation for the increase in personnel arriving to Camp Lemonier, the 1132nd Well Drillers of the North Carolina National Guard are hard at work improving the amount of water available for camp operations.Within the last month, the 1132nd Well Drillers received a new well drilling rig capable of drilling through the toughest rock formations in Djibouti. The unit wasted no time in learning the intricate details of the new equipment and how to place it effectively into operation. Prior to this drilling event, they conducted a test to ensure the drilling equipment is fully operational before starting any job.
“The first drill site gave us confidence in ourselves and the equipment. It allowed us the time to learn how to manage the drill site with the new equipment and work on things we can do better,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Brown.
Recently, the 1132nd received word to install an additional water well to support Camp Lemonier’s future water supply needs. The first team of well drillers began prepping the site by digging a six-foot deep hole, emplacing a drill bit casing and stabilizing the hole with concrete to prevent the walls from collapsing during drilling operations.
“Setting-up our equipment at the drill site early is key to our efficiency as a team. During these last two drill sites we are constantly learning the pros and cons of the new drilling rig. I look forward to our missions in the future that will take us deeper into the vast regions of Djibouti,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rex Hipp.
Once the main drill site preparations were complete, the new drill rig and support vehicles were placed and drilling began. In short order a well was located at a depth of 128 ft. The well is expected to provide 400 gallons of water per minute. More than enough to meet the camp needs.
According to U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Joseph Dunaway, “When we receive our additional water tanks, our water holding capacity will increase to 600,000 gallons. These numbers will enable us to increase our water management and efficiency on Camp Lemonier.”
Upon completion of the second Camp Lemonier water well, the 1132nd will have earned a short rest before beginning drilling operations for new water wells in the southern region of Djibouti. The luxury of having a well in the desert is a valuable resource to the people. The 1132nd will continue to drill water wells for the people of Djibouti anywhere they are needed.
(Photo - Members of the 1132nd Engineer Team from North Carolina completes the final depth needed for the water well to ensure a useful water source. From left to right: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Brown, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Danny Hunter, and U.S. Army Sgt. Raphael Paniaqua. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Jerord E. Wilson.)
May 14, 2007
CJTF-HOA Members Donate Time, Supplies and Compassion to Orphanage
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti – Nestled in a remote and unassuming part of the city, a local Djibouti City orphanage awaits the arrival of members from Camp Lemonier. The children who live at the orphanage are in need of supplies, donations, and most important of all…love and affection.
Prior to the group’s departure from the base chapel, the seven volunteers made up of U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marines, made last-minute preparations for their trip to the orphanage by loading up supplies. The supplies were donated by both camp members and from a Marine master sergeant’s hometown friends who organized a donation drive to provide the children with gifts of goodwill and compassion.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Barry “Bart” Bartasavich is one of many Camp Lemonier inhabitants who ask family and friends at home to help generate donations for the local orphanages.
“My friend Anne Hanner from back home in Dubois, Pennsylvania helped me organize the donations for toys, bottles, baby items and cash. The orphanage cannot accept cash, so I had to visit a local store and purchase supplies with the money they gave me,” said Bartasavich.
As the bus departed Camp Lemonier, the seven volunteers carried on different conversations amongst themselves. In time, the multiple conversations became about answering the obvious one of “what can I expect?” for those who had never visited the orphanage.
Some in the group were “veterans” and explained to the “rookies” what to expect. Bartasavich, being the senior veteran of the group, explained to the others the order of operations.
“We only have 90 minutes, so the priority is to give the babies their bottles first and then move on to feed the toddlers,” he said.
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Prior to the group’s departure from the base chapel, the seven volunteers made up of U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marines, made last-minute preparations for their trip to the orphanage by loading up supplies. The supplies were donated by both camp members and from a Marine master sergeant’s hometown friends who organized a donation drive to provide the children with gifts of goodwill and compassion.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Barry “Bart” Bartasavich is one of many Camp Lemonier inhabitants who ask family and friends at home to help generate donations for the local orphanages.
“My friend Anne Hanner from back home in Dubois, Pennsylvania helped me organize the donations for toys, bottles, baby items and cash. The orphanage cannot accept cash, so I had to visit a local store and purchase supplies with the money they gave me,” said Bartasavich.
As the bus departed Camp Lemonier, the seven volunteers carried on different conversations amongst themselves. In time, the multiple conversations became about answering the obvious one of “what can I expect?” for those who had never visited the orphanage.
Some in the group were “veterans” and explained to the “rookies” what to expect. Bartasavich, being the senior veteran of the group, explained to the others the order of operations.
“We only have 90 minutes, so the priority is to give the babies their bottles first and then move on to feed the toddlers,” he said.
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April 26, 2007
Army National Guard Unit Saves Lives in Africa
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Sunday Williams,
U.S. Navy Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa,Public Affairs
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti, April 25, 2007 — Clean water is scarce in Africa, however the 1132nd Engineer Detachment, Well Drilling, unit out of Mooresville, N.C., is changing that one well at a time.
The 1132nd, named the “Mud Hogs” by their training unit out of North Dakota, is the first Army National Guard well drilling unit created and deployed. The unit arrived in Djibouti January 24 to clean and decontaminate water to make it drinkable, drill wells and in the end save lives.
Staff Sgt. William Brown explained the unit is currently working on their first project in the Yoboki District.
“We are fixing a well that was put in the district two years ago,” said Brown. “It was put in by the 747th Army Reserve Well Drilling unit out of Montana as a hand-pump well.”
Brown said not long after the 747th put in the well, they had to go back to the well site and change it to a solar-powered well. “We heard through the villagers that the well was broken and they could not get water from it, so we went out to the site.”
Due to climate and the area, Brown said the well stopped working and people passing through the site tried to fix it themselves and ended up damaging it beyond use.
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U.S. Navy Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa,Public Affairs
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti, April 25, 2007 — Clean water is scarce in Africa, however the 1132nd Engineer Detachment, Well Drilling, unit out of Mooresville, N.C., is changing that one well at a time.
The 1132nd, named the “Mud Hogs” by their training unit out of North Dakota, is the first Army National Guard well drilling unit created and deployed. The unit arrived in Djibouti January 24 to clean and decontaminate water to make it drinkable, drill wells and in the end save lives.
Staff Sgt. William Brown explained the unit is currently working on their first project in the Yoboki District.
“We are fixing a well that was put in the district two years ago,” said Brown. “It was put in by the 747th Army Reserve Well Drilling unit out of Montana as a hand-pump well.”
Brown said not long after the 747th put in the well, they had to go back to the well site and change it to a solar-powered well. “We heard through the villagers that the well was broken and they could not get water from it, so we went out to the site.”
Due to climate and the area, Brown said the well stopped working and people passing through the site tried to fix it themselves and ended up damaging it beyond use.
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April 23, 2007
Civil Affairs Teams Enhance Life in Uganda
By Petty Officer 1st Class Mary Popejoy
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs
LIRA, Uganda, April 23, 2007 — After six months of providing much-needed support to the surrounding areas of Lira, Uganda, Civil Affairs Team 412 recently turned over its projects to a new civil affairs team which will continue the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission.
That mission includes coordination with Ugandan leaders and the Uganda People’s Defense Force military to help carry out the government’s plan for recovery, development and peace. This initiative resettles displaced persons into villages where infrastructures have been restored.
While there, civil affairs team members repaired 63 wells in Lira and Pader districts at a cost of $120,000, positively affecting 250,000 villagers.
“By repairing wells away from the internally displaced person’s camps it assists in the movement of villagers away from the camps to smaller resettlement villages," said U.S. Army Capt. Scott Hagerty, Civil Affairs Team commander. "By occupying the land, the villagers increase the stability of the region. The camps limited resources aren't strained anymore due to the fact that people aren’t occupying a small space and passing diseases amongst each other.”
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs
LIRA, Uganda, April 23, 2007 — After six months of providing much-needed support to the surrounding areas of Lira, Uganda, Civil Affairs Team 412 recently turned over its projects to a new civil affairs team which will continue the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission.
That mission includes coordination with Ugandan leaders and the Uganda People’s Defense Force military to help carry out the government’s plan for recovery, development and peace. This initiative resettles displaced persons into villages where infrastructures have been restored.
While there, civil affairs team members repaired 63 wells in Lira and Pader districts at a cost of $120,000, positively affecting 250,000 villagers.
“By repairing wells away from the internally displaced person’s camps it assists in the movement of villagers away from the camps to smaller resettlement villages," said U.S. Army Capt. Scott Hagerty, Civil Affairs Team commander. "By occupying the land, the villagers increase the stability of the region. The camps limited resources aren't strained anymore due to the fact that people aren’t occupying a small space and passing diseases amongst each other.”
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March 12, 2007
Civil Affairs Team Delivers Water and School Supplies
Story by U.S. Army Capt. Jerord E. WilsonCJTF-HOA
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – Members of the 489th Civil Affairs recently made a long journey to the villages of Andoli and Randa to deliver much needed water, various toys and blankets, as well as discuss infrastructure improvements, as part of the ongoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa effort to improve quality of life for people in the region.
The Andoli visit was prompted by a report from the Obock commissar about the village being short on water. Later in the mission, a visit was made to the village of Randa to facilitate a meeting with the local leaders to discuss the expansion of the electrical grid to the school and the library and to deliver some school supplies.
Civil Affairs teams offer unique capabilities that not only enhance the mission, but also advance the continuing partnership between CJTF-HOA and the local Djiboutian people. CA teams receive specific training in areas that focuses on positive interaction with the local leadership, to include negotiating projects for the benefit of the entire village.
(PHOTO: Photo: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kris Hesselbrock, 489th Civil Affairs team, hands out stuffed animals and blankets to the kids of Andoli village. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Hicks). )
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February 18, 2007
US Military Builds Health Center on Remote Island Off Yemen
Story by U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Marian Popescu
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
QULANSIYAH, Yemen -- It’s not easy traveling to the scenic island of Socotra, but members of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa know their efforts are paying dividends, especially for the people inhabiting this remote location. Engineers from CJTF-HOA have been making regular visits to inspect the progress of local contractors and check the quality of construction of several projects. Accompanied by their drivers they make the scenic coastal-road trip between project sites to inspect, document, and interact with the contractors.
Capt. Andrew Bouchard is an experienced construction engineer from CJTF-HOA’s Engineering Directorate and most recently traveled to Socotra in January to inspect the progress and quality of work on the health center. He is tasked to ensure that contractors follow the ‘statements of work’ delineated on the contract.
“This health center will serve as a screening center for the 2200 citizens of Qulansiyah, and will spare them the two hour drive to the island’s main hospital” said Captain Bouchard. “The facility is for minor care only, but will be manned 24 hours, and will have one full-time doctor and three nurses.”
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Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
QULANSIYAH, Yemen -- It’s not easy traveling to the scenic island of Socotra, but members of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa know their efforts are paying dividends, especially for the people inhabiting this remote location. Engineers from CJTF-HOA have been making regular visits to inspect the progress of local contractors and check the quality of construction of several projects. Accompanied by their drivers they make the scenic coastal-road trip between project sites to inspect, document, and interact with the contractors.
Capt. Andrew Bouchard is an experienced construction engineer from CJTF-HOA’s Engineering Directorate and most recently traveled to Socotra in January to inspect the progress and quality of work on the health center. He is tasked to ensure that contractors follow the ‘statements of work’ delineated on the contract.
“This health center will serve as a screening center for the 2200 citizens of Qulansiyah, and will spare them the two hour drive to the island’s main hospital” said Captain Bouchard. “The facility is for minor care only, but will be manned 24 hours, and will have one full-time doctor and three nurses.”
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February 16, 2007
Marines Civic Outreach Mission Cleans Up Local School
Story by Ms. Angela ScherbenskeCJTF-HOA
Djibouti City, Djibouti — Focused on making a difference for the 1,000 school children at Ecole du Stade Primary school near the Balballa area, U.S. Marine Capt. Christopher Roberson, in cooperation with Combat Logistics Battalion 26 and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, worked intensely over two days to transform this local school into a positive environment for these students.
According to Captain Roberson, the group of approximately 100 Marines who went to the primary school worked on painting the outside of the school, built a wooden fence around the schoolyard, and cleaned up trash and a large area of dirty water and contaminants which was in the schoolyard, located near the water tanks which ran into the school’s bathrooms.
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(Photo: DIJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (February 6, 2007) -- U.S. Marines of 310 Kilo, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, paint a portion of the Ecole Du Estade Primary School during a humanitarian visit to paint the school’s walls, as well as clean the property of trash and debris. This visit included more than 90 U.S. Marines from 310 Kilo, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. More than 150 personnel, along with their vehicles and equipment, came ashore from the ships of the Bataan Strike Group to take part in the bilateral training exercise Image Nautilus and this community relations event. Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Bryan Boyette Large Image. Hi-Res Image.)
February 5, 2007
Unplanned encounter leads to model relationship between CJTF – HOA, Djiboutians
Story by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brett Hart
CJTF – HOA Strategic Communications
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – An unplanned encounter between U.S. military members from Camp Lemonier and residents of Assasan, Djibouti, on Jan. 8 led to a model relationship that impacts the lives of both the Americans and Djiboutians.
The CJTF – HOA personnel not only worked with community residents to repair a collapsed water cistern, but they built a better understanding about each other’s culture during the exchange.
“We happened to drive by this town on our way back from assessing areas in northern Djibouti for potential projects,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kris Hesselbrock, Bravo Company, 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. “We were impressed by how clean and organized the town appeared. We came back the next day to learn more about this town and saw the collapsed cistern.”
The team noticed there was no trash on the ground and the dirt trails were lined with white stones.
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CJTF – HOA Strategic Communications
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – An unplanned encounter between U.S. military members from Camp Lemonier and residents of Assasan, Djibouti, on Jan. 8 led to a model relationship that impacts the lives of both the Americans and Djiboutians.
The CJTF – HOA personnel not only worked with community residents to repair a collapsed water cistern, but they built a better understanding about each other’s culture during the exchange.
“We happened to drive by this town on our way back from assessing areas in northern Djibouti for potential projects,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kris Hesselbrock, Bravo Company, 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. “We were impressed by how clean and organized the town appeared. We came back the next day to learn more about this town and saw the collapsed cistern.”
The team noticed there was no trash on the ground and the dirt trails were lined with white stones.
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February 2, 2007
Civic Action Team supports district doctors during Djibouti event
Story by U.S. Army Sgt. James Allen
CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
TADJOURA, Djibouti – The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Civic Action Team always performed what is considered “traditional” medical and veterinary civic action programs, but times are changing.
While the goal was to build coalition and host nation relationships during these civic action programs, a system was not in place for host nation doctors and veterinarians to carry on the work when the CAC-T departed. Most of the problems people and animals were having were not acutely treatable, such as asthma, arthritis and malnourishment—chronic issues needing long term management and treatment.
Based on that need, civic action programs are changing focus throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. In fact, the latest civic action programs in Djibouti, Yemen and Kenya included training and education for host nation doctors, nurses, veterinarians and herdsmen.
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CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
TADJOURA, Djibouti – The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Civic Action Team always performed what is considered “traditional” medical and veterinary civic action programs, but times are changing.
While the goal was to build coalition and host nation relationships during these civic action programs, a system was not in place for host nation doctors and veterinarians to carry on the work when the CAC-T departed. Most of the problems people and animals were having were not acutely treatable, such as asthma, arthritis and malnourishment—chronic issues needing long term management and treatment.
Based on that need, civic action programs are changing focus throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. In fact, the latest civic action programs in Djibouti, Yemen and Kenya included training and education for host nation doctors, nurses, veterinarians and herdsmen.
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(Photo: DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (January 24 2007) -- U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Charles F. Parnell assigned to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti administers medicine and vitamins to villagers in an effort to better control disease in the village of Sagallo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Lee Harshman)(Large Image. Hi-Res Image.)
EOD Trains Counterterrorism Unit in Yemen
Story by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sarah Stegman
CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
SANA’A, Yemen – Two U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians recently taught 15 Yemeni Counterterrorism Unit soldiers basic breaching techniques using explosives.
The two-day course, which is helping build the capacity of allies and partners to disrupt and attack terrorist networks, is one of the most recent examples of military-to-military training spearheaded by the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
The first day of training was classroom instruction and familiarization with the tools used to effectively breach doors and walls.
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CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
SANA’A, Yemen – Two U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians recently taught 15 Yemeni Counterterrorism Unit soldiers basic breaching techniques using explosives.
The two-day course, which is helping build the capacity of allies and partners to disrupt and attack terrorist networks, is one of the most recent examples of military-to-military training spearheaded by the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
The first day of training was classroom instruction and familiarization with the tools used to effectively breach doors and walls.
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February 1, 2007
Blog Housekeeping
Off schedule posting today, I have two appointments this moring that are going to keep me away so the daily Web Recon won't be available until later today.
Also news out of Baghdad has slowed somewhat, due to circumstances beyond my control. Whether it is surge related or something else I do not know, but please rest assure as soon as the feed returns The Thunder Run will continue to bring you the Good News and Success stories that occur every day, and are ignored by the Main Stream Media.
Thanks for stopping by and if this is your first time here, please look through the archives as there are literally dozens upon dozens of good news stories available here about Iraq, Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror.
Also news out of Baghdad has slowed somewhat, due to circumstances beyond my control. Whether it is surge related or something else I do not know, but please rest assure as soon as the feed returns The Thunder Run will continue to bring you the Good News and Success stories that occur every day, and are ignored by the Main Stream Media.
Thanks for stopping by and if this is your first time here, please look through the archives as there are literally dozens upon dozens of good news stories available here about Iraq, Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror.
January 16, 2007
Civic Action Team Promotes Preventive Medicine
Story by U.S. Air Force Lt.Col. Daniel Shoor
Commander, CJTF-HOA Civic Action Team
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti -- Today, medical needs exceed supply. In the Horn of Africa, the civic action team at Combined Task Force–Horn of Africa is bringing preventive medicine strategies and items to try to ease some of the resultant strain.
Preventive medicine is the part of medicine which tries to promote health and prevent disease rather than curing it. It is made up of three points for intervention: primary prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention.
Primary prevention is the cornerstone of preventive medicine. It involves preventing diseases and conditions before they take root in the body. There are many ways to promote health and prevent disease such as improving human resistance to disease, changing the hazardous environmental exposures, and changing risky behaviors that increase the risk of disease.
Frequently, medical doctors, nurses and technicians from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonier work alongside national medical doctors, nurses and technicians to help promote primary prevention issues. These programs are one part of Medical Civic Action Projects (MEDCAP) and occur throughout the Horn of Africa region.
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Commander, CJTF-HOA Civic Action Team
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti -- Today, medical needs exceed supply. In the Horn of Africa, the civic action team at Combined Task Force–Horn of Africa is bringing preventive medicine strategies and items to try to ease some of the resultant strain.
Preventive medicine is the part of medicine which tries to promote health and prevent disease rather than curing it. It is made up of three points for intervention: primary prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention.
Primary prevention is the cornerstone of preventive medicine. It involves preventing diseases and conditions before they take root in the body. There are many ways to promote health and prevent disease such as improving human resistance to disease, changing the hazardous environmental exposures, and changing risky behaviors that increase the risk of disease.
Frequently, medical doctors, nurses and technicians from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonier work alongside national medical doctors, nurses and technicians to help promote primary prevention issues. These programs are one part of Medical Civic Action Projects (MEDCAP) and occur throughout the Horn of Africa region.
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January 9, 2007
Dedication Ceremony for Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, School
Story by Maj. Brett Hart, USMC
DIRE DAWA, Ethiopia – Interrupted in July by deadly floods that hit the region, a primary school renovation and construction project conducted by Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia was dedicated Friday with representatives from CJTF–HOA and local government and educations officials in attendance.
After several months of construction, the Friday ceremony marked the transfer of the completed project, the Medehanealem Primary School from CJTF–HOA to the people of Dire Dawa.
“The purpose of the dedication was to demonstrate commitment to our partner nation, Ethiopia,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ted Summers, representing CJTF–HOA.
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DIRE DAWA, Ethiopia – Interrupted in July by deadly floods that hit the region, a primary school renovation and construction project conducted by Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia was dedicated Friday with representatives from CJTF–HOA and local government and educations officials in attendance.
After several months of construction, the Friday ceremony marked the transfer of the completed project, the Medehanealem Primary School from CJTF–HOA to the people of Dire Dawa.
“The purpose of the dedication was to demonstrate commitment to our partner nation, Ethiopia,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ted Summers, representing CJTF–HOA.
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(Photo:DIRA DAWA, Ethiopia (January 5, 2007 -- After several months of construction, Ethiopian officials joined Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa members to dedicate the Medehanealem primary school in a mornign ceremony Jan. 5. The Friday ceremony marked the transfer of the completed project to the people of Dire Dawa. The construction project included a new three story building and partial renovations on two existing smaller buildings. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph McLean Large Image. Hi-Res Image.)
January 4, 2007
Engineers Partner With Yemenis to Improve Water Availability
Story by Marian Popescu, USMC
AL-DHUBAB, Yemen – Before engineers of Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa arrived Dec. 17 in Al-Dhubab, Yemen, to install solar-powered pumps to fresh-water wells in the town, local women had to lower buckets 30 meters by hand one bucket at a time, in order to get needed water. The process was slow and tedious and the line of people waiting to get water was long.
United States Army Maj. Richard Cote, a civil affairs team leader from CJTF - HOA, saw the problem and decided to take action with the help from U.S. military engineers.
Partnering with local citizens, U.S. military engineers from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, installed a solar-powered electric pump at the well. The increased pumping capacity reduced waiting times for people at the well. The well supplies water to about 20,000 people living in a five-kilometer radius.
Because the engineers were concerned about keeping the pump running after they left, local residents helped to build the pumping system and teaching them about maintenance.
AL-DHUBAB, Yemen – Before engineers of Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa arrived Dec. 17 in Al-Dhubab, Yemen, to install solar-powered pumps to fresh-water wells in the town, local women had to lower buckets 30 meters by hand one bucket at a time, in order to get needed water. The process was slow and tedious and the line of people waiting to get water was long.
United States Army Maj. Richard Cote, a civil affairs team leader from CJTF - HOA, saw the problem and decided to take action with the help from U.S. military engineers.
Partnering with local citizens, U.S. military engineers from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, installed a solar-powered electric pump at the well. The increased pumping capacity reduced waiting times for people at the well. The well supplies water to about 20,000 people living in a five-kilometer radius.
Because the engineers were concerned about keeping the pump running after they left, local residents helped to build the pumping system and teaching them about maintenance.
(Photo: The townswomen fill buckets of water by hand (US Air Force photo by Capt Andrew Bouchard).)
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