Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Luke McCollum speaks to Sailors from Coastal Riverine Squadron 11, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2019. McCollum visited as part of a tour of Reserve units to answer questions, discuss leadership initiatives and interact with local Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Slavonic listens to a Coastal Riverine Squadron 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, unit mission brief while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2019. Slavonic visited as part of a tour of Reserve units to answer questions, discuss leadership initiatives and interact with local Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, right, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Slavonic listen to a Coastal Riverine Squadron 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, unit mission brief while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2019. McCollum and Slavonic visited as part of a tour of Reserve units to answer questions, discuss leadership initiatives and interact with local Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Slavonic addresses U.S. Navy Seabees, from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, while visiting Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2019. Slavonic visited as part of a tour of Reserve units to answer questions, discuss leadership initiatives and interact with local Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Recently-deployed Sailors complete in-processing paperwork at a mass in-processing briefing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 25, 2019. The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Personnel Center conducts mass in-processing briefings to help Sailors complete paperwork that allows them to receive deployment benefits such as pay entitlements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Roseborough, a personnel specialist with the Joint Personnel Center (JPC) assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assists U.S. Navy Cmdr. Chris Nettles, incoming deputy director of communications for CJTF-HOA, in filling out entitlements paperwork at a mass in-processing briefing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 25, 2019. Mass in-processing briefings are just one of the tasks the JPC undertakes for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Roseborough, a personnel specialist with the Joint Personnel Center (JPC) assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, answers questions during a mass in-processing briefing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 25, 2019. Mass in-processing briefings are one of the primary tasks the JPC accomplishes for CJTF-HOA, addressing the questions and concerns of recently-deployed Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

A member of the Italian Navy practices applying combat gauze to a member of the Italian Army during a Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 18, 2019. The CLS course, taught by medics from the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team to members of Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, is designed specifically for non-medical service members to learn lifesaving interventions, like hemorrhage control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

Two members of the Italian Carabinieri practice applying a bandage during a Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. A team of medics with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conducted the CLS course for a class of 16 members of the Italian Army, Navy, Air Force and Carabinieri (National Police), Jan. 14-18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carmen Lozano, a medic with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, assists two members of the Italian Carabinieri in a bleeding-control exercise during a Combat Lifesaver Course at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The 10-lesson Combat Lifesaver Course is designed specifically to teach non-medical service members lifesaving interventions, including hemorrhage control and airway management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Duan Erzell, a communication’s specialist with the 403rd Civil Affairs (CA) Battalion, participates in a tourniquet application demonstration as a simulated casualty during a Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. Proper tourniquet application is a primary focus of the CLS, a course medics from the 403rd CA Functional Specialty Team recently conducted for members of Base Militar Italiano de Supporte. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carmen Lozano, a medic with the 403rd Civil Affairs (CA) Battalion Functional Specialty Team (FXSP), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, leads a lesson on airway management for Italian military students at Base Militar Italiano de Supporte, Jan. 15, 2019. Airway management is a primary focus of the Combat Lifesaver Course, conducted for members of the Italian military and Carabinieri by medics from the 403rd CA FXSP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

U.S. Army Soldiers from to Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the “ruckrun” portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the swim competition portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, compete in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Spc. John Goldthorn, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, competes in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and German Army and Navy service members gather for an awards presentation for the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, accepter her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Pfc. Tristan Seaton, Bravo Company, 1-26 Infantry, 101st Airborne, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, competes in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Brunone, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, has his backpack weighed by German Navy Lt. Cmdr. Katharina Wrede, after a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. During the “ruckrun”, backpacks are required to weight at or more than 33 pounds. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jack Lamb, Bravo Company, 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to CJTF-HOA, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, poses for a photo during the marksmanship portion of the GAFB at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, displays her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

German Army Sgt. 1st Class Tobias Maul, information technology specialist and combat arms training instructor, assigned to Operation Atalanta, officiates the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, officiates the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks with German soldiers and sailors during the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Soldiers from to Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the “ruckrun” portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

A .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maintained by Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, fires rounds at a target at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

A .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maintained by Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, fires rounds at a target at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Spc. Luis Ortiz, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, loads a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Spc. Luis Ortiz, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Mompoint, left, and U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Gorlowski, both from Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, perform maintenance on a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

A .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maintained by Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, fires rounds at a target at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Gongora, left, and U.S. Army Spc. Michael Mompoint, both from Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, load a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Spc. Luis Ortiz, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, loads a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for a range exercise in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Glynn, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, discusses range safety with German military personnel prior to training at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)