Task Force Paxton Replaces Task Force Tomahawk as East Africa’s Newest Security Forces Unit

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brent Weece, commander of Task Force Tomahawk, speaks to a mixed crowd of distinguished guests and service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb. 10, 2024. Weece highlighted some of the major accomplishments of his task force and thanked his soldiers for their servitude in the security posts across the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)



By Sgt. Jalen Miller Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb 19, 2024
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