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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, runs the table saw as part of building the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The engineers stationed at BMA have multiple ongoing projects, working towards enhancing the base’s sustainability capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, works on building a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa engineer, focuses on wood working for a new human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. Harris has developed his engineer team's adaptability and ingenuity into their construction and building work within a deployed environment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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Members from the U.S. Army 152nd Engineer Support Company pose for a group photo at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. The 152nd ESC’s efforts have played a crucial role in enhancing operational readiness, improving infrastructure and strengthening the region's security capabilities through various construction projects.. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa engineer, works on a new human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. Harris works to ensure efficient coordination between personnel and resources, contributing to the completion of various critical infrastructure projects supporting ongoing military operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Sgt. George LeBrun, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mechanic, cuts supports for a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. Engineers consist of designers, mechanics, construction workers and many other facets, all working together to support their respective missions. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Sgt. Edwin Barreto, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, nails down supports on the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. 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. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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U.S. Army Spc. Rosario Sappleton, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa engineer, measures lumber for the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Spc. Edgar Escobar, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, performs woodwork for the human aid station being built at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station is one of many projects the engineers have worked on; others include tower modifications, walkways and continually growing the living capabilities of BMA. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S Army personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa move gravel to establish a foundation and develop roadways at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa continues to improve outstation support to effectively conduct 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
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U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, works on sealing parts needed for a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado
The 152nd Engineer Support Company deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is playing a pivotal role in enhancing both military operations and the quality of life for service members stationed at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA), Somalia, through various construction projects, to include a recent build of a medical aid station.
Their expertise, honed through the unique opportunities of their civilian experience as members of the National Guard as well as previous deployment history, has proven invaluable in overcoming a range of challenges on the ground.
“I think it is very important that we are able to work around the heaps and bounds that we have to jump through in order to create the aid station,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, 152nd ESC, team lead for the woodworking section of the medical aid station project.
The aid station will help ensure service members are able to receive effective life-saving medical care without delay. This capability further develops BMA as an enduring location and enhances operational readiness, enabling service members to continue focusing on improving regional security within East Africa.
Beyond the aid station, the engineering team is also working on various quality-of-life projects around the base. These include the construction of additional housing units and force protection projects, all designed to improve living conditions and force protection capabilities for those stationed at BMA.
The role of an engineer is not just about technical knowledge, but also about adaptability and teamwork.
In this challenging environment under the Somali sun, the engineering team continues to exemplify the military values of adaptability, innovation, and determination, ensuring that vital infrastructure is developed and maintained to support both the mission and the well-being of service members.
“Engineers are the foundation of the Army,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Roberts, 152nd ESC section lead. “Anytime there is an operation, they need a place to sleep, to eat, to have security and that's what we provide. We are the bedrock.”
