Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop conduct group work at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop conduct group work at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop conduct group work at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in group work during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop engage in group discussion at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers comments during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, discusses the partnership of Djiboutian leaders, U.S. military, and the U.S. Embassy during a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop observe a presentation at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, meet with Mouna Osman Aden, the Minister of Women and Family in Djibouti, during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Participants of the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course discuss at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 14, 2022. Throughout the three-day course, group members representing subcommands from throughout AFRICOM, including Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, were tasked with conducting a gender analysis for a particular country and generating decision-making for military operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Eckman, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) director of strategy, engagement and programs, delivers comments during the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. The course generated unit-level gender focal points—personnel who assist with command-level gender and security implementation—at subcommands throughout AFRICOM, including the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)

Participants of the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course observe a briefing at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. During the course, participants were provided with training to advocate for the integration of gender perspective, develop and deliver training on gender considerations, monitor and coordinate data collection, and report on achievements. Gender perspective associated with WPS is commonly referring to the process of exposing gender differences, especially how being treated as a man or woman in society shapes a person’s immediate needs, long-term interests, and security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)

Participants pose for a class photo during the AFRICOM Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Level 100 Course at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, April 12, 2022. The course generated unit-level gender focal points—personnel who assist with command-level gender and security implementation—at subcommands throughout AFRICOM, including the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez)

Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-149th, Infantry Battalion, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conducts close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta range complex, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. Soldiers utilize smoke to enable a more stressful environment, better preparing them for real-world crisis environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)

French Soldiers with French Forces in Djibouti and U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conduct close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. U.S and French Forces regularly train to enhance their partnership and build proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)

French Forces in Djibouti and U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conduct close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta Range, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. U.S and French Armed Forces regularly train to enhance their partnership and build proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)

Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-149th, Infantry Battalion, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, conducts close-quarters marksmanship training at Arta range complex, Djibouti, April 13, 2022. Operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, CJTF-HOA regularly works alongside allied and partner nations and governmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in improving the peace and prosperity in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiersten Breunig)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Proctor, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) commander and outgoing commander of Civil Affairs East and West Africa, thanks his Soldiers and welcomes the 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Nathan Bech, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) commander and incoming commander of Civil Affairs East and West Africa, thanks his Soldiers and welcomes the 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commander, thanks the outgoing 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) and welcomes the incoming 411th CAB during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

Soldiers with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) stand in formation during a transfer of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2022. In support of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the 411th CAB now has responsibility for two civil affairs companies: Civil Affairs West Africa and Civil Affairs East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roy Wollgast, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs a rope climb during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 7, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Force – Horn of Africa, and other CJTF-HOA members perform swimming drills during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 7, 2022. During the FDCC, U.S. forces serve under a French battalion commander and are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, battle maneuver tactics as well as physical challenges. For seven years, since 2015, the French Armed Forces stationed out of Djibouti have invited U.S. service members with CJTF-HOA to participate in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa perform timed push-ups during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 7, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with CJTF-HOA to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew O’Brien, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs timed push-ups during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 5, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roy Wollgast, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs timed sit-ups during a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 5, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with CJTF-HOA to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other units here participate in a Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile march conducted while carrying a 25-pound rucksack, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2022. The foot march originated in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian military soldiers, with the strategic goal of moving larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to be combat ready after a lengthy march carrying a rucksack and weaponry. Those who complete the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, earn a Norwegian armed forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other units here participate in a Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile march conducted while carrying a 25-pound rucksack, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2022. The foot march originated in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian military soldiers, with the strategic goal of moving larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to be combat ready after a lengthy march carrying a rucksack and weaponry. Those who complete the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, earn a Norwegian armed forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other units here participate in a Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile march conducted while carrying a 25-pound rucksack, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2022. The foot march originated in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian military soldiers, with the strategic goal of moving larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to be combat ready after a lengthy march carrying a rucksack and weaponry. Those who complete the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, earn a Norwegian armed forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other units here participate in a Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile march conducted while carrying a 25-pound rucksack, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2022. The foot march originated in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian military soldiers, with the strategic goal of moving larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to be combat ready after a lengthy march carrying a rucksack and weaponry. Those who complete the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, earn a Norwegian armed forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other units here participate in a Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile march conducted while carrying a 25-pound rucksack, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 25, 2022. The foot march originated in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian military soldiers, with the strategic goal of moving larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to be combat ready after a lengthy march carrying a rucksack and weaponry. Those who complete the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, earn a Norwegian armed forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Wiles)

A French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000 receives fuel from a KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352) over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 24, 2022. The U.S.-French partnership in Africa is based upon mutual security interests and shared values of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Frey, a loadmaster with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), prepares to take off aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 24, 2022. The aircraft participated in a formation flight alongside MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) and French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000s. The U.S.-French partnership in Africa is based upon mutual security interests and shared values of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161), prepares to receive fuel from a KC-130J assigned to Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 24, 2022. The Osprey and KC-130J aircraft participated in a formation flight alongside French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000s. The U.S.-French partnership in Africa is based upon mutual security interests and shared values of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

U.S. National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and members of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment with the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ), participate in the opening of a new “combat village,” or Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) site, with a small-scale, joint training exercise at the French Base, Djibouti, March 22, 2022. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)