Lt. Cmdr. Nehkonti Adams, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center director, Bethesda, Md., introduces herself to the attendees if the Military Tropical Medicine Course held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 9-11, 2017. NMPDC is the hub for U.S. Navy medicine's health services, supporting professional development, training and education mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, pose for a group photo on the bow of the ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The group shouted a long-standing U.S.-Korea partnership mantra in unison, “We go…together!,” pumping a fist towards the sky. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

South Korean Navy Capt. Kim Kyung-Ryul, Commander of the Republic of Korea Choi-Young DDH-981, serves traditional tea to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members who joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017. The ship is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

South Korean Navy Capt. Kim Kyung-Ryul, Commander of the Republic of Korea Ship Choi-Young DDH-981, serves traditional tea to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members who joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to ROKS Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017. The ship is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in a visit to Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, board the Republic of Korea Ship Choi Young DDH-981, May 8, 2017, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the South Korean navy. The ship is named after the Korean Gen. Choe Yeong. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

The bell tolls between the names of the fallen as Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1), Det. Horn of Africa Officer in Charge, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Ward, speaks to the crowd gathered with NMCB-1 of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, as they are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Djibouti, are holding a Wreath Laying Memorial Service, May 2, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ceremony is honoring seven Navy Seabees who gave their lives while serving NMCB-14 during Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 2, 2004. In honor of these courageous Seabees and all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the memorial honors and keeps their memories alive. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Members of Camp Lemmonier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa fitness leaders pose for a photo in their new assistant command fitness leader physical training shirts, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. U.S. Navy fitness leaders commonly wear distinctive shirts to signify their role in assisting the success of their shipmates’ fitness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Petty Officer 1st Class Celeste Dunlap, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command fitness leader, works with a CJTF-HOA assistant command fitness leader to review fitness scores at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Commonly, command and assistant command fitness leaders in the U.S. wear unique physical training shirts to indicate their role. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader Bio Photo

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira exchange greetings before their meeting at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. Having assumed command the day prior, the event served as Furness’s first official key leader engagement as the CJTF-HOA commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Second from left, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) leadership, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz, center, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, second from right, begin discussion during a meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. USAFRICOM and subcomponent CJTF-HOA assist African states in strengthening their defense capabilities to mitigate their security threats more effectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

At center, U.S. Africa Command Commander (USAFRICOM) U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser and President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known by his nickname “Farmajo,” stand alongside their respective dignitaries and military coterie after their meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. With its partners, USAFRICOM works to neutralize transnational threats, protect U.S. personnel and facilities, prevent and mitigate conflict, and build defense capability to promote regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, hands the guidon to Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, the incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness previously served as the legislative assistant to the commandant of the Marine Corps at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Geoffrey P. Steffee, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, holds the guidon during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. The senior enlisted leader is responsible for leading, mentoring, enforcing standards of good order and discipline, and advising and assisting the Commanding General on all matters pertaining to the health, morale, welfare and professional development for approximately 2,000 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines joint service personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, speaks with regional partners from East Africa after the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness has participated in contingency operations in the Republic of Panama and in the following named operations: Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Unified Assistance, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. Furness is responsible for overseeing CJTF-HOA’s efforts in countering transnational threats in East Africa, fostering regional security cooperation, and ultimately promoting regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kurt L. Sonntag, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, hands the guidon to U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, during the change of command ceremony on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 28, 2017. A prime component of the CJTF-HOA mission is to help build the defense capability and capacity among its East African partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eboni Prince)

Brig Gen Furness Bio Photo

Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for Headquarters United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, stationed at Stuttgart-Moehringen, Germany, visited enlisted members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) on Camp Lemonnier, here April 27.

U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD civilians, and contractors representing more than 2,000 members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa assemble on the flight line at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, April 14, 2017. CJTF-HOA Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag and Command Senior Enlisted Leader Command Master Chief Geoffrey Steffee, will conclude their tour after a change of command ceremony on April 28. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, meets with Airmen assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. The visit allowed Clark and accompanying leadership to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, addresses active, reserve and National Guard Airmen while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. The visit allowed Clark and accompanying leadership to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, speaks with Master Sgt. Lamar Thomas, chief of supply for the 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. The visit allowed Clark and accompanying leadership to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, addresses active, reserve and National Guard Airmen while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. As 3rd Air Force commander, Clark oversees the planning, deployment, sustainment and redeployment of air forces that directly support U.S. combatant commanders during contingency and wartime operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, meets Staff Sgt. Daniel Buford, electrical power production specialist for the 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron while visiting an airfield in southern Djibouti, April 12, 2017 to engage with Airman deployed to the installation and surrounding duty stations. The visit allowed Clark and accompanying leadership to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief, engages with active, reserve and National Guard Airmen over breakfast at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. Easton accompanied Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force on a visit with deployed Airmen, to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief, visit an airfield in southern Djibouti, April 12, 2017 to engage with Airman deployed to the installation and surrounding duty stations. The visit allowed Clark and accompanying leadership to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Sherrill with the 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Brian Mardy with the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron join Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, commander of the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force for lunch at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, 2017. Clark was accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief, on a visit with deployed Airmen, to gain a better understanding of the Air Force mission in East Africa, and express their appreciation to the many U.S. Airmen deployed throughout the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command, meets with Mohamed Houssein Doualeh, Djibouti’s deputy minister of Muslim affairs & charitable assets in downtown Djibouti City, April 11, 2017. Regular engagements with Muslim leaders in Djibouti and neighboring countries helps to foster positive relationships between the U.S. and Islamic communities in east Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, deputy command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), discusses U.S. military relations with Mohamed Houssein Doualeh, Djibouti deputy minister of Muslim affairs & charitable assets in Djibouti, April 11, 2017. Saifulislam is one of two Muslim chaplains in the U.S. Navy, and the only military Imam assigned to USAFRICOM. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

U.S. Marine AAV-P7/A1 amphibious assault vehicles and a M1A1 main battle tank from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) conduct ground assault training during Exercise Alligator Dagger at the Arta Range, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. Exercise Alligator Dagger 17 is one of several training opportunities undertaken by Marines and Sailors during their deployment in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

A U.S. Marine M1A main battle tank from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) engages a simulated target during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. The 24th MEU, part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

A U.S. Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), activates a targeting laser to guide a U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk on an attack run during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Plage, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. Alligator Dagger provides a unique opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk engages a simulated target during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. Alligator Dagger provides a unique opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

U.S. Marine artillery bombards a simulated target during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. Exercise Alligator Dagger provides opportunities for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with other services. Recurring training opportunities such as Alligator Dagger support the professional development of U.S. forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk performs a touch-and-go landing during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 9, 2017. Exercise Alligator Dagger enables the Marines and Sailors to enhance their capabilities and continually support maritime security operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright and U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson receive a brief from Lt. Col. Joshua Pyers, commander 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron, right, during a visit to an airfield near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 11, 2017. Wilson visited CJTF-HOA and other tenant commands with Wright to gain a better understanding of Air Force integration and missions in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)