U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, delivers a speech during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 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 Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, 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 Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, retrieves the guidon during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, delivers a speech during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 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 Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr, CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, stand at the position of attention during the Armed Forces Medley during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters responsible for ensuring strategic partnerships, responding to crises and supporting operations throughout East Africa to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA commanding general, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025.
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
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American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Austin Topper, Task Force Associator security forces member, spars against a French service member during a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The intent of the training was to build upon self-defense techniques, foster camaraderie and further strengthen the relationships Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa has allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
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A Japanese Self-Defense Force member watches as service members spar during a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
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American, French and Japanese military personnel pose for a group photo after a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
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American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
2:17 PM6/12/2025
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mitchel Haug, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa headquarters commandant, top, spars with a French service member in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The intent of the joint training was to strengthen Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa relationships and collaborate with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
2:17 PM6/12/2025
American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
2:17 PM6/12/2025
American, French and Japanese military members, each holding black belt status, deliver closing remarks after a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
2:17 PM6/12/2025
American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial-art and combat sport that uses leverage and self-defense techniques to take down an opponent, focusing on ground fighting, striking and grappling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA trains jiu-jitsu with French, Japanese partners
2:17 PM6/12/2025
A black belt from the Japanese Self-Defense Force spectates sparring during a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The intent of the training was to build upon self-defense techniques, foster camaraderie and further strengthen the relationships Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa has allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, during his assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025. The 1-58th manages and maintains airspace in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility, enabling tactical and strategic operations across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brain Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, as he assumes command of the 1-58th during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a symbolic tradition in the U.S. military which represents the formal transfer of authority, leadership and trust from one senior enlisted leader to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)