CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S Africa Command, middle, presides over a change of command ceremony transferring authority of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, outgoing commanding general, left, to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 12, 2019. Turello will now be responsible for overseeing CJTF-HOA’s efforts in continuing to develop enduring partnerships, helping to build the defense capabilities of African partners and regional organizations, and the ongoing efforts to deter and defeat threats operating in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)



By Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel U.S. Air Force CJTF-HOA Jun 12, 2019
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