4:27 PM2/11/2025

The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, poses for a group photo during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. In total, the 1151st ESC completed over 120 engineering projects and made over 6.3 million dollars worth of force protection and mission enhancements throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

4:27 PM2/11/2025

U.S. service members watch the transfer of authority of the 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

4:27 PM2/11/2025

The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineering mission to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority ceremony on Feb. 11, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

9:59 AM2/4/2025

A multinational sports event takes place at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa seeks to maintain a positive relationship and build cohesiveness with Allies and partners in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

Players assigned to the Japanese soccer team prepare for a game during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa works with allies and partners throughout the continent, building mutually beneficial relationships, which help to advance mutual interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

A goalie assigned to the Japanese soccer team drop kicks a ball during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa hosted a multinational soccer tournament that increased morale and bolstered relationships with partners and Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

A player assigned to the Italian soccer team, left, runs past a player assigned to the French soccer team, right, during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. The multinational sports event hosted members from Djibouti, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

Players assigned to the French soccer team kick-off the game during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. The multinational sports event hosted members from Djibouti, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

A player assigned to the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti soccer team hits the ball with his head during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa seeks to maintain a positive relationship and build cohesiveness with Allies and partners in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

Players from the Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti and Task Force Associator soccer teams shake hands after a game during a multinational sports event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa works with allies and partners throughout the continent, building relationships to maintain and protect capable and enduring locations across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

9:59 AM2/4/2025

Command Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) hosted several partner nations to participate in a soccer tournament on January 15, 2025.

9:59 AM2/4/2025

A multinational sports event takes place at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa seeks to maintain a positive relationship and build cohesiveness with Allies and partners in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

8:44 AM2/4/2025

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti – The 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Utah Army National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) headquarters staff mission to the 158th MEB, Arizona Army National Guard, on Dec. 13, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

7:13 AM12/19/2024

7:12 AM12/14/2024

U.S. Army Soldiers with the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Associator, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, conduct a training exercise encompassing, tactical, medical and emergency air evacuation during Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)

7:12 AM12/14/2024

Members of the Djiboutian Navy perform a search and rescue during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)

7:12 AM12/14/2024

U.S. Air Force Airmen speak with U.S. Navy personnel about the next portion of the Bull Shark exercise in Djibouti on November 26, 2024. The exercise simulated multiple personnel recovery scenarios in water allowing for the coordination of land, sea and air components from multiple U.S. military branches, the Spanish Navy and the Djiboutian Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jana Somero)

7:12 AM12/14/2024

Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces discuss exercise operations during Bull Shark 25-1 at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

7:12 AM12/14/2024

Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces discuss exercise operations during Bull Shark 25-1 at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)