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

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eric Ponzek of the 2-112th, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Barclay, the 2-112th Infantry senior enlisted leader, unfurl their unit's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb. 10, 2024. This act represented Pennsylvania National Guard's Task Force Paxton assumption of control over the SECFOR unit in CJTF-HOA. (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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