...The Combined Joint Task Force in the Horn of Africa encompasses about 1700 American men and women engaging in an unconventional and little known part of the global war on terror. The efforts focus on Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, and Djibouti and they use drinkable water, food, medical care and even sports equipment as their weapons against terrorist recruiting and extremism.

Sergeant Joe Roberts with the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion is serving with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, stationed in the Gode/Ogaden Region of Ethiopia. SoA will use the donations to this project to provide for the supplies outlined by Sergeant Roberts below and similar requests in this region.

Email from Sergeant Joseph Roberts:

"Here's an example of one way SoA may be able to assist. We [were] able to build some schools and clinics with our funds but have to find other organizations to provide desks, chairs, blackboards, uniforms etc...