Fifteen United States Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Mar. 10. The Soldiers hail from the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and are in the midst of a nine-month deployment to Africa. Jonathan Pratt, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti and Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander, CJTF-HOA served as distinguished speakers during the event. (U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)

Musician 2nd Class Michael Delorean, lead guitarist U.S. Naval Forces Europe Africa Band, and Musician 1st Class Jason Lucker, trumpeter U.S. Naval Forces Europe Africa Band, expound on their experiences of performing across Djibouti City during their week-long trip as part of Cutlass Express, March 9, 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard Video by Master Sgt Toby Valadie)

The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Surgeon Cell hosted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCC) knowledge exchange at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, with members of CJTF-HOA, Task Force WolfHound, and Italian and Japanese partners. The course was separated into two parts - classroom presentations and hands-on scenarios where they applied their skills.