Suspension Lines are secured to Outside of Chute using Rubber Bands

Taut suspension lines are secured to the outside of the chute, using rubber bands that provide the correct amount of tension for parachute deployment. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

By Staff Sgt Carlin Leslie Apr 01, 2015

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) officially assumed its role as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, April 1, 2025.

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony

Human of HOA spotlight: Pfc. Saul Ballardo

Humans of HoA

Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025.

CJTF-HOA

Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

Suspension Lines are secured to Outside of Chute using Rubber Bands

Taut suspension lines are secured to the outside of the chute, using rubber bands that provide the correct amount of tension for parachute deployment. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)