Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Armed Forces members from the East Africa Response Force, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a readiness exercise alongside Gabonese forces in Libreville, Gabon, on Sept. 18, 2024. This exercise was a key component of CJTF-HOA’s mission to enhance crisis response capabilities and foster military cooperation with regional partners and U.S. embassies. More than 150 personnel participated, conducting joint training across 67,000 miles, including air refueling, logistical operations, and ground and medical exercises. These efforts showcased U.S. readiness to address security challenges while strengthening the strategic partnership between U.S. and Gabonese forces. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Mark Davis)