U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Martinez from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, uses a radio to call the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 for assistance with medical evacuation during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Melvin Taylor from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, receives care for his simulated injuries during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. CJTF-HOA conducts exercises to maintain readiness and evaluate capability of U.S. and international forces, or to establish/maintain relationships and contribute to capacity building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Members of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, carry a patient on a litter during a bilateral exercise with French forces in the Arta region, July 19, 2017. This bilateral training was the first execution of medical evacuation procedures with French military personnel and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Rojas from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with emergency medical services personnel and members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88, transport a patient from a SA 330 Puma helicopter across the flightline, during a bilateral exercise with French forces at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A member of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 stands on the flightline during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. This bilateral training was the first execution of medical evacuation procedures with French military personnel and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Emergency medical services personnel lift a patient on to an ambulance during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and French forces at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA conducts exercises to maintain readiness and evaluate capability of U.S. and international forces, or to establish/maintain relationships and contribute to capacity building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Members of the French Air Force Tactical Airlift Squadron 88 walk toward an awaiting SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral exercise with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, a maneuver unit of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, July 20, 2017. CJTF-HOA partners with French counterparts to strengthen regional cooperation and interoperability, enhancing the mutual ability to conduct operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a successful vendor day in Mogadishu, Somalia, July 12, 2017. This event offered an opportunity for U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson, CJTF-HOA contracting officer from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to meet with Somali businesses and explore the possibilities of sourcing services locally, saving time and expense in the long run. This also promotes stability and economic growth within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. Sixteen local vendors came together and received information on the workings of the U.S. contracting systems, with the aim to aid in streamlining access for Somali businesses to competitively compete for contracts. (Courtesy photos provided by U.S. Army Maj. Curtis Sampson/released)

U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army Capt. Charles Wright, gives a demonstration of the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Djiboutian children test out the new gravity light system donated to their school by U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, who volunteer at Association De Developpment Et Protection De L’Enfant A Besoin (ADPEB), a charity organization in Djibouti City, July 16, 2017. The volunteers raised donations to purchase eight gravity lights in an effort to provide an alternative energy source for lighting their classrooms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault vehicle are dusted by an MV-22 Osprey during an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault vehicle watch an MV-22 Osprey fly over during an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Mobile water desalination units process sea water for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as they conduct an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault vehicle are dusted by an MV-22 Osprey during an exercise on the east coast of Africa from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) July 9, 2017. Marines with the 24th MEU conduct annual training while deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to stay mission ready and maintain Marine Corps standards. Bataan and its ARG are 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 Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Engineers Branch work with laborers from the Djibouti First initiative on approximately ten local renovations projects throughout the Republic of Djibouti, July 7-8, 2017. The current set of mutually-beneficial projects initiated in 2013 and are scheduled to extend until approximately 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Engineers Branch work with laborers from the Djibouti First initiative on approximately ten local renovations projects throughout the Republic of Djibouti, July 7-8, 2017. The current set of mutually-beneficial projects initiated in 2013 and are scheduled to extend until approximately 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Lt. Sarah Chavez, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa construction project manager, conducts a quality assurance assessment with Abdi Said Ali, CJTF-HOA construction specialist and translator, at a school in Yoboki, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. CJTF-HOA has worked multiple regional renovation programs with laborers from the Africa First program, formerly Djibouti First - an initiative that contracts local labor to help enable sustainable economics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Lt. General Wilson Mbadi, the Deputy Chief of Uganda People’s Defense Force (far right), gives Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen David Furness (far left) a tour of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center training location, based in Jinja, Uganda, July 7. The tour took place on the same day as an historic graduation of 60 UPDF engineers from Class 17.2, which marked the conclusion of the first class where UPDF instructors both ran and taught the entire course. Class 17.2’s training took place at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

Lt. Gen. Wilson Mbadi, the Deputy Chief of Uganda People’s Defense Force (middle) greets Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness (right) for an office call during a recent visit to an historic UPDF engineering course graduation at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center, based in Jinja, Uganda. The two military leaders, along with Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center commandant Maj. Gen. James Nnkibus Lakara (far left) discussed shared interests, including partnership opportunities for future courses. In the latest iteration of the engineering course, UPDF trainers were advised by U.S. Marine Corps partners from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness gives remarks to a crowd including Uganda People’s Defense Force leadership, staff, as well as students who graduated July 7, 2017, from a two-month engineering course in Jinja, Uganda. The Class 17.2 graduation was historic because it marked the conclusion of the first class where UPDF instructors both ran and taught the entire course, advised by U.S. Marine Corps partners from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. The course covered three subjects, including civil engineering, heavy equipment operations and utilities management. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness (left) helps to plant a mango tree during a tour of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center, based in Jinja, Uganda, July 7, 2017. This took place on the same day same day as an historic graduation of 60 UPDF engineers from Class 17.2, which was the first class where UPDF instructors both ran and taught the entire course. Class 17.2’s training took place at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. David Furness (left) stands side-by-side with Uganda People’s Defense Force leadership July 7, 2017, to cut a ribbon marking the grand opening of a training complex at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center, based in Jinja, Uganda. This took place preceding an historic graduation of 60 UPDF engineers from Class 17.2, which was the first class where UPDF instructors both ran and taught the entire course. Class 17.2’s training took place at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Furness (seated, second from left) takes part in a group photo in a training center in Jinja, Uganda, with Uganda People’s Defense Force leadership, staff and students, some of whom graduated July 7, 2017, from a two-month engineering course. The Class 17.2 graduation was historic because it marked the conclusion of the first class where UPDF instructors both ran and taught the entire course. (Courtesy photo by Uganda Army Lt. Col. Nelson Aheebwa)

A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, are hoisted by a cable to a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. This exercise marked the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise between the 82 ERQS and French forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

French Air Force rescue personnel assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, participate in a bilateral water operations exercise, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. This exercise marked the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise between the 82 ERQS and French forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

French Air Force rescue personnel assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 participate in a bilateral water operations exercise with pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, are hoisted by a cable to a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter hovers over the Gulf of Tadjoura during a bilateral water operations exercise pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 is hoisted from into a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between CJTF-HOA and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter hovers over the Gulf of Tadjoura during a bilateral water operations exercise, July 3, 2017. The results of the exercise will aid in the development of standard operating procedures between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the French Forces stationed in Djibouti for the U.S. and France’s mutual support of maritime rescue capabilities within the Horn of Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A French Air Force member assigned to the Transport Squadron ET 88 assists with hoisting another French Air Force member and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, into a French Air Force Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter during a bilateral water operations exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura, July 3, 2017. This exercise marked the first bilateral rotary wing water operations exercise between the 82 ERQS and French forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Baldus, a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE Seabee deployed with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepares an oxygen-acetylene welding rig to create manhole covers out of steel at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 7, 2017. The covers are for an Arta-region medical clinic that CJTF-HOA is building in continued partnership with the Djiboutian people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)