Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa

October 7, 2002

US and allied forces carried out counter-terrorism operations in the Horn of Africa from a base in Djibouti. The mission included training local armies and strikes against militant groups.

Battles 2

April 8–12, 2009
Maersk Alabama hijacking All hostages rescued Horn of Africa
August 17, 2009 – November 24, 2016
Operation Ocean Shield Indian Ocean

Key commanders

United States 3

Insurgents 2