2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
The 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion, Mississippi National Guard, transferred authority to the 1-58th AOB, Fort Novosel, Alabama, on Feb. 15, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Andrew Birmingham speaks during the Transfer of Authority
ceremony with the 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion and 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. Many of the soldiers played critical roles in crisis response, volunteering in the community and operational efficiency advancements. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
commanding general, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, CJTF-HOA
command senior enlisted leader stand with the 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion and 1-58th AOB command staff at the end of the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the end of the mission and honored the 2-185th soldiers and welcomed 1-58th AOB soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
The outgoing unit 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion command staff, U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Andrew Birmingham and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brandon G. Creel, along with the incoming unit the 1-58th AOB command staff U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lindsay Ryan and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carlos Silva-Lind case and uncase their flags during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. The regimental color is a physical symbol of a unit and an expression of a unit's
courage and pride. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
The 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion pose for a photo at Camp Lemonnier,
Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. Many of the soldiers played critical roles in crisis response,
volunteering in the community and operational efficiency advancements. (U.S.
Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lindsay Ryan, 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion commander
speaks during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb.
15th, 2025. The 1-58th AOB assumed authority from the 2-185th AOB. (U.S. Army
photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony
2/18/2025
U.S. Army soldiers from the 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion attend the Transfer of Authority ceremony with 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. The soldiers of the 2-185th AOB played critical roles in crisis response, volunteering in the community and operational efficiency advancements. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
MSATA, Tanzania-- U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) practiced hot and cold loads during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024.
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
A U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, the VM-22 Osprey, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), arrives in the training area for hot and cold load litter training during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata military training base in Msata, Tanzania. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) prepare to do training on hot and cold litter carries during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
A U.S. Marine Corps VM-22 Osprey, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), departs the training area after completion of hot and cold load litter training during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF HOA), prepare to move a simulated casualty towards a VM-22 Osprey aircraft together with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secure a landing zone with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), board a VM-22 Osprey with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), board a VM-22 Osprey with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), board a VM-22 Osprey with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transport a casualty with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) prepare to do training on hot and cold litter carries during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
A Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) service member trains with an M-4 carbine assault rifle at the firing range during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force practice patient evacuation at exercise Justified Accord 2025
2/17/2025
A Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) service member trains with an M-4 carbine assault rifle at the firing range during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
