CJTF-HOA Email Format
Armed ForcesUnited States51-200 Employees
CJTF-HOA (Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa) is a United States military organization operating within the armed forces sector, focused on strengthening regional security capacity to promote long-term stability and protect U.S. and Coalition interests. It pursues an indirect approach to counter violent extremism by fostering partner nation capabilities and regional security cooperation, with an emphasis on developing leadership and enabling African solutions to African challenges through integrated defense, diplomacy, and development efforts. Based in the United States and employing a coalition and interagency composition, the command highlights a diverse international staff and personnel from multiple military services and civilians as a core strength. Its strategic imperatives center on strengthening partner security capacity, fostering regional security cooperation, and developing leadership to support stability in the Horn of Africa and Eastern Africa. A recent development noted is continued engagement with regional defense partners and participation in multilateral security events, reflecting ongoing efforts to translate strategic aims into practical security improvements in the region.