Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.

U.S. Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron-1 (MSRON-1) participate in a knowledge exchange with women from the Djiboutian Coast Guard and Djiboutian Navy during Sea Sisters, part of Exercise Bull Shark 25-1, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 4-6, 2024. Led by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Bull Shark 25-1 is a joint training exercise with U.S. and partner forces focused on enhancing personnel recovery capabilities and interoperability. Sea Sisters, facilitated by Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and MSRON-1, spanned three days and included sessions on maritime survival tactics, medical care, and relationship-building. WPS was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, WPS emphasizes the critical role of women in peace and security efforts and calls for the protection of women and girls in conflict zones. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Army Maneuver Advisor Team 2311 (MAT), 3rd Squadron, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Djibouti military members assigned to the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) of the Djibouti Armed Forces prepare for a live fire exercise at Ali Oune, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2024. The MAT has been working with the BIR for the past seven months to build partner capacity progressing from individual to collective mission essential tasks. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)