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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, far right, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, met with various personnel during a Battlefield Circulation visit May 1-2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman routinely visits forward-deployed troops to meet with key leaders, check on the morale and welfare of service members and ensure overall mission readiness throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

By Staff Sgt. Allison Payne ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Kismayo, Somalia May 07, 2025
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, far right, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, meets with medical personnel during a Battlefield Circulation visit May 1, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman routinely visits forward-deployed troops to meet with key leaders, check on the morale and welfare of service members and ensure overall mission readiness throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Soldiers showcase challenge coins awarded by Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, May 2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, thanks service members for their outstanding performance May 2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Maj. Eric Gardner, center, Battlefield Security Location commander, speaks about the accomplishments of his team during Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general’s visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, May 2, 2025. During the visit, Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. service members assigned to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, pose for a group photo May 2, 2025. Members gathered together to meet with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, during a routine Battlefield Circulation visit to the base. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia

U.S. Army Sgt. Branden Alvarez, right, East Africa Response Force infantryman, briefs Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, left, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, regarding security and protection measures for the base May 1, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. During the visit, Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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