Human of HOA spotlight; Staff Sgt. Jaime Valdez, journey to becoming a Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer Yanie Matyas, Warrant Officer Chelsey Ewald and Warrant Officer Jailene Valdez pose before their graduation of their Warrant Officer Candidate course. All three grew close not only because of their shared human resource roles, but also their mindsets and drive to make a difference in the military. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

By Spc. Micheala Maldonado , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn Djibouti Mar 10, 2025

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell conducted a battlefield circulation visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, to provide members with physical therapy care, along with other medical resources.

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

Forward-deployed to Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Kismayo, Somalia, the 152nd Engineer Support Company plays a vital role in supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa operations across East Africa.

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

CLDJ recognizes new 1-58th AOB commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.

CJTF-HOA physical therapist takes care of troops in Kismayo, Somalia

Securing the front: CJTF-HOA engineers enhance security in Kismayo, Somalia

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Human of HOA spotlight; Staff Sgt. Jaime Valdez, journey to becoming a Warrant Officer