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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces conduct security during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Bachtle, assigned with the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Associator, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, listens to radio from operating forces at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 25, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Djiboutian Navy service members practice security operations during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
An MH-60R Seahawk with the Spanish forces conducts a casualty extraction during the Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jon Alderman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. service members and members from the Djibouti Armed Forces and participate in the Bull Shark 25-1 exercise in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier with the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Associator, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, conduct a training exercise encompassing, tactical, medical and emergency air evacuation during Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Djiboutian Navy service member practices security operations during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa collaborate with the Djiboutian Coast Guard, Navy, and partner nations during the sixth iteration of Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa collaborate with the Djiboutian Coast Guard and Navy, as well as partner nations, during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft extracts pararescuemen from the Gulf of Tadjoura during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies above the Gulf of Tadjoura during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A member of the Djibouti Armed Forces participates in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Service members from the Djiboutian Coast Guard practice search and rescue during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Djiboutian Coast Guard members practice lifesaving care during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A member of the Djibouti Armed Forces participates in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jon Alderman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A Djiboutian Navy service member searches a U.S. Army service member during Exercise Bull Shark on Nov. 26, 2024, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier with the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Associator, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, walks on Arta beach with fellow soldiers, at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Capt. Kawczynski, exercise planner for CJ-7, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, listens to the radio from operating forces at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together forces from the United States, Djibouti, Spain, Japan, and France to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It included complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
Photo by: Pfc. James Webster, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier with the East Africa Response Force, Task Force Associator, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, participates in the Bull Shark 25-1 exercise at Arta, Djibouti, on Nov. 26, 2024. The semiannual exercise brought together U.S., Djiboutian, Spanish, Japanese, and French forces to enhance communication and interoperability among international partners. It simulated complex personnel recovery scenarios across land, sea, and air domains, testing coordination and operational readiness while strengthening regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jon Alderman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during a demonstration jump for Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event highlights the strength of U.S. and Allied cooperation and recognizes longstanding partnerships with the host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Chauncey Reed, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. He is accompanied by a U.S. Marine Corps loadmaster, demonstrating joint operations between U.S. military branches. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Chauncey Reed, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Paratroopers of the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) leap from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during a Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) demonstration at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Chauncey Reed, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron descend near the tail of a Dassault Mirage 2000 during a demonstration jump for Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event highlighted the strength of U.S. and allied cooperation, recognizing longstanding partnerships with the host nation, allies, and regional partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Paratroopers of the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) leap from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during a Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) demonstration at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Chauncey Reed, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. and Djiboutian military members view weapon system together during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. and Djiboutian military members pose together during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. and Djiboutian senior military leaders greet one another during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. The event celebrates the enduring partnership and cooperation between the U.S. military and the Djiboutian Armed Forces, highlighting their commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The official party poses for a photo during the opening ceremony of Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 20, 2024. From left: Capt. Eilis M. Cancel, commander of Camp Lemonnier; Command Chief Master Sgt. Ted R. Braxton, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA); Maj. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, commanding general of CJTF-HOA; Djiboutian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Ali Youssouf; and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Cynthia Kierscht. The event marked 22 years of partnership and cooperation in promoting regional security and stability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Delegates, ambassadors, and key leaders gathered together for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) Nov. 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Gen. Michael Langley (left), commander of U.S. Africa Command, is greeted by Rear Adm. Justin Kubu, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 21, 2024. Langley attended the East Africa Security Forum, the Marine Corps Ball, and spent Thanksgiving with deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jon Alderman)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, serves up food for the service members and foreign partners at Camp Lemonnier on Nov. 28, 2024. Key leaders from camp traded places with galley workers to serve the troops for Thanksgiving. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, and others attend the Marine Corps Ball Nov. 22, 2024 in Djibouti City, Djibouti. Gen. Langley visited Camp Lemonnier to observe operations and connect with service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses service members at a coining ceremony Nov. 22, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Gen. Langley visited Camp Lemonnier to observe operations and humanitarian objectives. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
U.S. Air Force PJ conducts Joint Operations With U.S. Marine Corps Bronco.
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J "Bronco" during Partner Appreciation Day (PAD) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. He is accompanied by a U.S. Marine Corps loadmaster, demonstrating joint operations between U.S. military branches. PAD is an event that recognizes the longstanding partnerships with our host nation, allies, and regional partners.
Photo by: MSgt Chauncey Reed, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation, addresses delegates and ambassadors for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on November 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Delegates, ambassadors, and key leaders gathered together for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) Nov. 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The Honorable Cynthia Kierscht, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, addresses delegates and ambassadors for the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on November 22, 2024. The EASF is an opportunity to discuss a range of topics from overarching long-term strategies to specific security threats in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. George Keck, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eric Ponzek, commander of Task Force Tomahawk, speaks to a distinguished guests and service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 21, 2024. Ponzek highlighted some of the major accomplishments of his task force and thanked his soldiers for their efforts in the security posts across the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Task Force Associator assumed control over the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton, another Pennsylvania National Guard Unit, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 21, 2024. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, wishes a heartfelt goodbye to the outgoing security forces Task Force, Task Force Paxton, and welcomes the incoming Task Force Associator Soldiers during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 21, 2024. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)
Photo by: Sgt. Lark Sine, Djibouti
