Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Col. Kelly Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ3-5-7 director, salutes Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA commanding general, beginning a patching ceremony for soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The patching ceremony is a time-honored tradition with roots dating back to World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Maj. Martin Stufflebeam, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ-1 deputy director, places a combat patch on one of more than 150 soldiers awarded the patch during a ceremony held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
More than 150 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa gathered to don their newly earned combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124, Florida Army National Guard Nov. 26, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. During his visit to the camp, Work met with members of the quick response force to thank them for their service during the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work serves Thanksgiving lunch to members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 26, 2015. After visiting much of the base, Work took the opportunity to sit down and eat a Thanksgiving meal with members of the camp. The group discussed changes across the Department of Defense and their deployment experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124, Florida Army National Guard Nov. 26, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. While visiting the quick response force unit, Work discussed changes across the Department of Defense and answered questions from many of the soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with NCOs from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 26, 2015. After visiting much of the base, Work took the opportunity to sit down and eat a Thanksgiving meal with members of the camp. The group discussed changes across the Department of Defense and their deployment experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124 of the Florida Army National Guard Nov. 26, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. During his visit to the camp, Work met with members of the quick response force to thank them and other camp service members for their service during the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
During his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work met with service members to speak about current themes across the Department of Defense and their individual deployment experiences. To conclude his visit, members of the camp joined Work for a Thanksgiving meal.
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, instructs a forklift operator to lower cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 75th EAS’ C-130J aircrews fly a wide range of missions, including the timely movement of the East Africa Response Force in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, uses hand signals to communicate directions with a forklift behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 75th EAS’ C-130J aircrews fly a wide range of missions, including the timely movement of the East Africa Response Force in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The shipment, which consisted of a Humvee and equipment, is one of several coordinated shipments between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Logistics Operations Center and the 75th EAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Airmen from the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron push a pallet of equipment into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The flexible design of the C-130J enables it to be configured for many different missions, including airlift, air-ground and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The flexible design of the C-130J enables it to be configured for many different missions, including airlift, air-ground and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The shipment, which consisted of a Humvee and equipment, is one of several coordinated shipments between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Logistics Operations Center and the 75th EAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Once delivered to a forward operating location, Charlie Co. 2-124, will use the Humvee to increase their force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Humvee was delivered to members of Charlie Co. 2-124, Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, at a forward operating location. Task Force Seminole provides force protection throughout Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Staff Sgt. Whitney Woolverson, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle and additional cargo were delivered to Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, which is deployed to a forward operating location in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle was delivered to a forward operating location where it will be used to conduct patrols and increase force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)