U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson sits on a bench with children from Caritas Djibouti in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti contributes emergency humanitarian aid and education to the inhabitants of Djibouti, mostly to children living on the street. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eboni Prince)

Children from Caritas Djibouti pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grace Henderson in downtown Djibouti, May 16, 2017. Caritas Djibouti is one of the many operations that function within Caritas Internationalis, which has an overall mission to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Army Chaplain Capt. Donald Mooney, deputy director of religious affairs for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), trains deployed members attending a "SafeTALK" course, May 18, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course stresses the importance of suicide alertness and resiliency to take care of one another. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jocelynn Morales, religious support specialist for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Religious Affairs Office, trains deployed members attending a "SafeTALK" course, May 18, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The course stresses the importance of suicide alertness and resiliency to take care of one another. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

The Djibouti Chamber of Commerce provided tasty snacks and beverages for the annual “Vendor Information Day,” which took place at the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce May 9, 2017. The annual event helps Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units in their efforts to fulfill resource requirements locally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)

Defense Logistic Agency Members discuss future contracts with a businessman at the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce May 9, 2017. This event, titled “Vendor Information Day,” drew more than 130 business and vendor representatives, helping Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units in their efforts to fulfill resource requirements locally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)

Local contractors and vendors representing businesses in Djibouti gather to learn how the bidding process works from a Camp Lemonnier military contracting representative May 9, 2017. “Vendor Information Day” was held at and sponsored in-part by the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam A. Tucker/Released)

Sailor's assigned to Camp Lemonnier, raised the Colors in a symbol of cooperative integration between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, the in front of the newly-slated joint headquarters May 17, 2017. Marking the first time this was conducted in front of one of the installation’s newest structures, the twice-daily ceremony honors both the U.S. and Djiboutian flags. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Left to right, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Westercamp, Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Clennon and Petty Officer 2nd Class Noe Vasquez march away after raising the Colors on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the morning of May 17, 2017. The event marked the first time this events was conducted in front of one of the installation’s newest structures, honoring both the U.S. and Djiboutian flags. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Westercamp attaches the Djiboutian flag to the halyard while raising the Colors in front of the newly-constructed joint headquarters building on Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, May 17, 2017. The structure is slated to house both Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Noe Vasquez, stationed at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, raises the U.S. flag while rendering the Colors May 17, 2017. The event was the first time the U.S. and Djiboutian flags had been raised over the newly-constructed joint headquarters building here. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Contract and facilities managers from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) met with Djiboutian businesses and vendors on May 9. The event, “Vendor Information Day,” was sponsored by the Djiboutian Chamber of Commerce as a means to help Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units fulfil resource requirements locally.

Contract and facilities managers from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) met with Djiboutian businesses and vendors on May 9. The event, “Vendor Information Day,” was sponsored by the Djiboutian Chamber of Commerce as a means to help Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units fulfil resource requirements locally.

Members of the French air force and U.S. military members listen to the Military Tropical Medicine Course hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the Navy Medicine Professional Development Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 9 – 11, 2017. The course was attended by German, French and Japanese military staff in addition to U.S. military and embassy representatives – fostering the unified actions and international partnerships in East Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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)