Warrant Officer candidates Chelsey Ewald, Yanie Matyas and Jailene Valdez take a helicopter to Camp Navajo, Flagstaff Arizona, in preparation of their volunteer event. 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)

Warrant Officer candidate Jailene Valdez, along with her fellow candidates, prepare to go to Camp Navajo, Flagstaff Arizona, to support a volunteer event. The teams worked together to clean up the camp and wore pink to represent their class. 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)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers review a plan for a simulated objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers establish security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers establish security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers practice attacking and securing an objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to their firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers review a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier provides security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers practice attacking a target during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

The items laid out simulate a plan to achieve an objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

jiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers provide security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers reestablish firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to their firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, aim during the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

U.S. Army soldiers and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, run the obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with the U.S. and Djiboutian FAD partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) and U.S. Armed Forces service members, assigned to Team One, prepare for the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

U.S. Marines and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to team one, perform a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members demonstrated warrior ethos and teamwork during this part of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Teams made up of US and Djibouti military service members celebrate their successes as they navigate through different challenges presented during the Warrior Day competition held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with our Djiboutian partners through the development of camaraderie and strengthening of the partnership between CJTF-HOA and FAD through teamwork and shared challenges(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

Teams of Djibouti military and Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti service members collaborated in successfully completing the Warrior Day obstacle course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, work together through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day strengthened not only military skills, but also camaraderie and warrior ethos between U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines, assigned to team one, prepare to apply a tourniquet during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members sharpened their skills through competition while strengthening the foundation of a lasting partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service member, assigned to Team One, runs through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Army soldiers prepare a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A U.S. Marine, assigned to Team One, low crawls through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. The shared challenges during Warrior Day brought U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members together, enhancing cooperation and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in the tire obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. The obstacle course contained five different sections including high knees, crouch run, hip-high barriers, group wall climb and high crawl. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

U.S. Marines and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to Team One, celebrate after completing the obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day strengthened not only military skills, but also camaraderie and warrior ethos between U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A U.S. Marine, assigned to Team One, hurdles through an obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. The shared challenges during Warrior Day brought U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members together, enhancing cooperation and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A member of the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade discussed with Djbiutians on how the events of warrior day would work at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025.Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djibouti forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

U.S. Army soldiers and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to Team Two, perform a wall climb during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with the U.S. and Djiboutian FAD partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A group consisting of members from Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa and personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces work together to get over a wall as part of the obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams worked together learning communication and partnership during the Warrior Day Competition alongside our Djiboutian partners. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in a high crawl during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams integrated and worked together to get through three different competitions including an obstacle course, a tactical medical situation and a virtual shooting range. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

Members on team Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa partner with personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces as they work together to apply tactical combat casualty care during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Teams treated a simulated causality by placing a tourniquet, applying a pressure dressing and tactically moving locations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

Members from Camp Lemonnier Djibouti - Horn of Africa partner with personnel from the Djibouti Armed Forces as they work together during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. Before the competition the team enjoyed lunch together embracing comradery and partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) Colonel-Major Mohamed Kayad Guelleh pose for a photo with U.S. and Djiboutian service members, the winning team-Team One, after competing at Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. CJTF-HOA hosted its inaugural Warrior Day, marking a significant milestone in U.S. and Djiboutian military collaboration where six mixed teams of U.S. and Djiboutian service members partnered up to compete in the event. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, poses for a photo with U.S. Army, and Djibouti service members after competing in Warrior day in Djibouti, Africa, Feb. 04, 2025. Warrior day training is a semi annual exercise done with the Djibouti Armed Forces. The event consists of medical training, an obstacle course, and a simulated rifle range. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)