CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:03 AM4/25/2025
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Fuqiang Tan, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ-7 exercise planner, discusses Bull Shark 25-2 plans with Aden Ahmed Youssouf, Djiboutian translator, at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The objective of Bull Shark is to enhance personnel recovery techniques through numerous scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while ensuring effective communications among all participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:02 AM4/25/2025
U.S. service members discuss operations for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 with Djiboutian and NATO counterparts at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The objective of Bull Shark is to enhance personnel recovery techniques through numerous scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while prioritizing communications between allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:02 AM4/25/2025
Spanish air force Comandante Javier Delgado, Support Element Atalanta J 3/5, reviews exercise operations for Bull Shark 25-2 at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The objective of Bull Shark is to enhance personnel recovery techniques through numerous scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while prioritizing communications between allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:02 AM4/25/2025
U.S. service members discuss operations for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 with Djiboutian and NATO counterparts at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The goal of Bull Shark is to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:02 AM4/25/2025
U.S. service members discuss operations for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 with Djiboutian and NATO counterparts at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The goal of Bull Shark is to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:02 AM4/25/2025
Aden Ahmed Youssouf, Djiboutian translator, leads a discussion during an exercise Bull Shark 25-2 tabletop meeting at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The objective of Bull Shark is to enhance personnel recovery techniques through numerous scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while prioritizing communications between allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:01 AM4/25/2025
Aden Ahmed Youssouf, Djiboutian translator, leads a discussion during an exercise Bull Shark 25-2 tabletop meeting at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The objective of Bull Shark is to enhance personnel recovery techniques through numerous scenarios involving land, sea, and air units, while prioritizing communications between allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
11:01 AM4/25/2025
U.S. service members discuss operations for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 with Djiboutian and NATO counterparts at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 21, 2025. The goal of Bull Shark is to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. Army Spc. Brittany Arthur, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa intelligence analyst, poses for a photo during her workout at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 7, 2025. Arthur believes that fitness is more than just a routine, she believes that fitness fosters longevity, readiness and mental clarity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, recognize U.S. service members for outstanding performance at Baledogle Military Airfield, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
A U.S. service member receives a coin from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command leadership team during a battlefield circulation at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Arkin, a Military Working Dog assigned to Task Force Associator, performs security checks at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, recognize U.S. service members for outstanding performance at Baledogle Military Airfield, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alejandro Lopez, CJTF-HOA force protection team member, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, tour Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia during a battlefield circulation, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, CJTF-HOA commanding general, and U.S. Army Maj. Jordan Legris, Baledogle Military Airfield base commander, assigned to Task Force Associator, tour BMA, Somalia, March 30, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Wilson, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa military working dog handler, and Arkin, a military working dog, patrol at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general tours Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia during a battlefield circulation, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, CJTF-HOA commanding general, and U.S. Army Maj. Jordan Legris, Baledogle Military Airfield base commander, assigned to Task Force Associator, tour BMA, Somalia, March 30, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. service members talk with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, (center), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, CJTF-HOA commanding general, (right), during a command team battlefield circulation at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, March 30, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator pose for a group photo with Arkin, a Military Working Dog, during a battlefield circulation visit with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leadership at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, March 31, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)