CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Feb. 23, 2012) - Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander Michael Franken's uniform stands ready for his promotion to U.S. Navy rear admiral (upper half) here February 23, 2012. U.S. Army General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the promotion ceremony while Franken's wife, Jordan, viewed it from the United States on the Internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lael Huss)

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Feb. 23, 2012) - Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander Michael Franken is promoted to U.S. Navy rear admiral (upper half) here February 23, 2012. U.S. Army General Carter Ham, command of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the promotion ceremony while Franken's wife, Jordan, viewed from the United States on the Internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lael Huss)

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Feb. 23, 2012) - Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander Michael Franken makes his oath of office during his promotion to U.S. Navy rear admiral (upper half) here February 23, 2012. U.S. Army General Carter Ham, command of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the promotion ceremony while Franken's wife, Jordan, viewed from the United States on the Internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lael Huss)