U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempts the water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. Guebre learned to swim a week before the start of the course in order to participate and challenge himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), passes out water during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), rucks in preparation for a night ambush exercise during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, arrives at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for an Iftar and prayer to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

From left, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Robert Schmidt, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) senior enlisted leader of operations planning, British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the CJTF-HOA director of strategy and plans, British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, CH-47 Detachment commander, British Royal Navy Cmdr. Colin Kiernan, Operation NEWCOMBE commander, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Heath Abraham, the CJTF-HOA deputy director of operations, are photographed with a CH-47 Chinook in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment discussed common weather restrictions both forces encounter in Africa including sandstorms and floods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 Detachment is part of Operation NEWCOMBE, a British airlift mission that contributes to their French partner's anti-violent extremist organization force in West Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, left, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) director of strategy and plans, about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment operates in West Africa from a French base and recently reached 3,000 flying hours as part of Operation NEWCOMBE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, center, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment is part of Operation NEWCOMBE, a British airlift mission that contributes to their French partner's anti-violent extremist organization force in West Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Heath Abraham, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy director of operations, and British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the CJTF-HOA director of strategy and plans, discuss the capabilities of a CH-47 Chinook in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 Chinook primarily moves supplies and personnel across the area of responsibility and performs resupply and refueling capabilities for troops and other helicopters respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

Personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) depart from a MV-22 Osprey at Grand Bara, Djibouti, March 9, 2021. The personnel participated in Exercise WAKRI, a low-level airdrop and personnel recovery exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

Personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) depart from a MV-22 Osprey at Grand Bara, Djibouti, March 9, 2021. The personnel participated in Exercise WAKRI, a low-level airdrop and personnel recovery exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

Personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) depart from a MV-22 Osprey at Grand Bara, Djibouti, March 9, 2021. The personnel participated in Exercise WAKRI, a low-level airdrop and personnel recovery exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mildred Valderrama, an animal care specialist with the Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), shows students how many teeth are in the human mouth at the International School of Africa, Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. The CA-EA SETAF-AF team members collectively spoke to more than 70 children at the school, reinforcing the focus on preventative oral health care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

A student at the International School of Africa watches the preventative oral health care demonstration at Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. With these demonstrations the Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), is able to teach children the importance of oral health care starting at a young age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team members, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speak with children about preventative oral hygiene at the International School of Africa, Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. The CA-EA SETAF-AF team is composed of dentists, veterinarians, medics, and other medical specialties, giving them the unique capability to deliver and share educational and clinical expertise throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Maj. Sachiyo Kawaguchi, a dentist assigned to Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), shows children how to brush their teeth using a dental model at the International School of Africa, Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. The CA-EA SETAF-AF team members collectively spoke to more than 70 children at the school, reinforcing the focus on preventative oral health care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

A child shows U.S. Army Cpl. Hannah Sivak, a medic assigned to Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), how she brushes teeth on a toy bear during an oral health class at the International School of Africa, Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. The CA-EA SETAF-AF team is composed of dentists, veterinarians, medics, and other medical specialties, giving them the unique capability to deliver and share educational and clinical expertise throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force Africa (CA-EA SETAF-AF) functional specialty team members and students pose for a group photo at the International School of Africa, Arta, Djibouti, March 23, 2021. Members of the CA-EA SETAF-AF team collectively spoke to more than 70 children at the school, reinforcing the focus on preventative oral health care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Waylon Halfacre, a flight operational medical technician with the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron (EABS) administers the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. The vaccination team had a goal to vaccinate around 250 people as part of the first round of vaccinations given at the camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army Spec. William Rommes, a combat medic assigned to Task Force Bayonet, administers the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. As part of a joint effort, medical personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. Air Forces Africa came together in order to efficiently vaccinate personnel at Camp Simba. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Waylon Halfacre, a flight operational medical technician with the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron (EABS), administers the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. Though the vaccine is voluntary, all DoD personnel are encouraged to get it to protect their health, their families and their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army 1st LT Patrick Roiger (right), battalion physician assistant with Task Force Bayonet, checks in a COVID vaccine volunteer at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. Though the vaccine is voluntary, all DoD personnel are encouraged to get it to protect their health, their families and their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Quentin Denzel Foley, a preventive medicine technician with the Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMF), prepares a syringe of the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. As part of a joint effort, medical personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. Air Forces Africa came together in order to efficiently vaccinate personnel at Camp Simba. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Quentin Denzel Foley (left), a preventive medicine technician with the Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMF) assigned to Camp Lemonnier and Sgt. 1st Class Bob Godes (right), the surgeon cell senior enlisted leader with Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), prepare syringes the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. As part of a joint effort, medical personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. Air Forces Africa came together in order to efficiently vaccinate personnel at Camp Simba.

U.S. Army Spec. William Rommes, a combat medic assigned to Task Force Bayonet, pulls a dose of the COVID vaccine at Camp Simba, Kenya, March 18, 2021. The Janssen vaccine used is a 0.5mL single dose vaccine that is administered in the muscle of the upper arm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) begin setting up camp for a joint field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 15, 2021. For the first time U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), CJ-6, work with the FAD as part of their signal course finals in an integrated training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with troops in Somalia as part of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

Capt. Aabdoulaziz Ahmed, Armed Forces of Djibouti deputy signal commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence L. Koudelka, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and U.S. Army Col. David Dailey, CJTF-HOA chief of staff, during a field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. CJ-6 members provided materials, guidance and support during the joint exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) CJ-6 plans and projects noncommissioned officer in charge, helps set up a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. The FAD’s exercise scenario took place in Arta, We’a, at FAD headquarters and in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

Capt. Aabdoulaziz Ahmed, Armed Forces of Djibouti deputy signal commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence L. Koudelka, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Army Col. David Dailey, CJTF-HOA chief of staff, and U.S. Army Maj. Billy Boyd, CJTF-HOA CJ-6 deputy director, on the integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. CJ-6 members provided materials, guidance and support during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with troops in Somalia as part of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)