An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to CJTF-HOA, congratulates Pvt.Ramadhan Badru Mwita, a Tanzania People’s Defense Force ammunition technician, during the Humanitarian Mine Action course graduation at the Peace Keeping Training Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to Combined to Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, left, assists a Tanzania People’s Defense Force ammunition technician with demolition placement, at the Peace Keeping Training Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Aug. 26, 2015. EOD technicians instructed a Humanitarian Mine Action Course for TPDF personnel, covering mine clearance procedures, minefield casualty recovery, demolition procedures, ordnance reconnaissance, metal detector familiarization, and tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) assemble the feed horn of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 31, 2015. The feed horn is used to transmit a signal by using the dish to focus the signal into a narrow stream and to receive transmissions reflected by the dish. The setup and tear down of the ADSN field communication system was part of a multi-week course, which was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications and intelligence personnel, and was designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

A member of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) connects a cable connector during the setup of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 31, 2015. FAD personnel were tested on how quickly they could setup and tear down the field communication system as part of a multi-week ADSN course, which was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications and intelligence personnel, and was designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) assemble the dish of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug 31, 2015. The ADSN terminal is an enclosed network, meaning it never connects to the internet, and is used by African Mission in Somali forces for field communications. Its setup and use was part of a multi-week ADSN course designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces, and was hosted by communications and intelligence personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) assemble the dish of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug 18, 2015. The ADSN terminal is an enclosed network, meaning it never connects to the internet, and is used by African Mission in Somali forces for field communications. Its setup and use was part of a multi-week ADSN course designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces, and was hosted by communications and intelligence personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Diaz, U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) course instructor, shows intelligence specialists from the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), how to properly setup a portable communication terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2015. Members of the ENDF and Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) participated in a multi-week ADSN course, which was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications and intelligence personnel, and was designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Ethiopian Defense Force (ENDF) personnel connect cables at the base of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2015. African Mission in Somali personnel utilize portable communication terminals for sharing secured information and members of the ENDF and Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) participated in a multi-week ADSN course to share best practices in communications and intelligence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

A member of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) checks a cable connector during the setup of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2015. ENDF personnel were tested on how quickly they could setup and tear down the field communication system as part of a multi-week ADSN course, which was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications and intelligence personnel, and was designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) inspect connection cables during setup of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2015. ENDF personnel were tested on how quickly they could setup and tear down the field communication system as part of a multi-week ADSN course, which was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications and intelligence personnel, and was designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) level the body of a U.S. Africa Command Data Sharing Network (ADSN) terminal at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug 18, 2015. ENDF personnel were tested on how quickly they could setup and tear down the field communication system as part of a multi-week ADSN course designed to broaden communication interoperability between host nation security forces, which was hosted by communications and intelligence personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

A UPDF health educator conducts public health sensitization to the residents of Barawe, Somalia who turned up for OPD program. (UPDF-Uganda Courtesy Photo)

A UPDF clinical officer in Barawe, Somalia examines an 82 year old. UPDF in AMISOM have doubled medical outreach program efforts by offering care and treating Somalian patients in Barawe. Approximately 300-500 patients receive free medical care monthly in UGABAG 14, Barawe, Somalia. (UPDF-Uganda Courtesy Photo)

Recently, officials from AMISOM and the Interim South West Administration (ISWA) laid a stone marker on the site of an airport to be constructed in Barawe, Somalia signifying joint efforts for physical infrastructural development in the lower Shabelle region. (UPDF-Uganda Courtesy Photo)

Joyce Craig, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course instructor, right, works with a Uganda People’s Defense Force officer on how to plan Civil military cooperation activities at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, and part of that training included organizing civil military operations to build support and confidence among the Somali people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Kenyan Defense Force Maj. Balata Kotea, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, updates a map of Somalia with the latest AMISOM and Al-Shabaab troop movements at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. Kenya is one of the AU countries contributing to the forces in Somalia battling Al-Shabaab and the ACOTA course helps familiarize the attending officers with the military decision making process, so they can better advise and prepare solutions to the problems they might face in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Brown, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training public affairs mentor, left, and Edward Wilson, ACOTA instructor, right, act as media during a mock press conference at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, and the public affairs mentors questioned AMISOM PA representatives to prepare them for the significant media presence in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Kenyan Defense Force Col. Shadrack Othieno, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs the media during a mock press conference at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, the public affairs training is to prepare PA teams for the significant media presence in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Kenyan Defense Force Maj. David Nzuve, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs command staff officers during a culmination exercise at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters as a part of the command staff there, and as staff members the officers were asked to prepare daily briefings regarding the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

Nineteen officers from the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) and Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) completed the 16th iteration of the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) Force Headquarters training course at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 28, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from the African Union Mission in Somalia contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters as a part of the command staff there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

150728-M-ZZ999-148 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up a support-by-fire position during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150729-M-TJ275-391 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

150729-M-TJ275-262 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice fire and maneuver in Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-25) during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

150729-M-TJ275-259 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, dismount a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) and take their fighting positions during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

150729-M-TJ275-293 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages his target in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

150729-M-TJ275-030 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets in a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-052 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Molina establishes a battle-sight zero with his M4 carbine. Molina is a vehicle commander with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150728-M-ZZ999-069 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Benavidez prepares a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile system for use during sustainment training. Benavidez is a scout with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150728-M-ZZ999-035 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M240B machine gun at their targets during anti-tank sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-148 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Ramirez, left, ensures Lance Cpl. George Camden weapon is free of rounds after establishing a battle-sight zero. Ramirez is a platoon sergeant and Camden is a vehicle driver, both with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-031 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Kelley, middle, shows Marines their shot groups while Marines establish battle-sight zeros for their weapons. Kelley is a vehicle commander with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-025 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establish their battle-sight zeros. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-041 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyrone Watkins observes the impact area as Marines fire at targets simulating tanks. Watkins is a vehicle commander with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150726-M-ZZ999-020 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Joseph Monrreal, left, watches over Marines as they fire their weapons try establish a battle-sight zero. Monrreal was assigned as the personal safety officer during the course of fire and is a vehicle gunner with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released)

150722-M-TJ275-167 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Palacio engages his target with an M240B squad automatic weapon during machine gun sustainment training. Palacio is a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an infantry automatic rifle during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit throws a practice grenade during a grenade accuracy exercise. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire AT-4 rockets during a rocket training exercise. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed conducting maritime security operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fill sand bags to construct an entry control point at a cantonment area ashore during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, yells commands to his squad during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)