A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, wears the Expert Infantry Badge after completing all the EIB assessment requirements at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Earning the EIB proves the U.S. Army infantryman is an expert in his field capable of handling a variety of weapons and quickly responding to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, rests after completing a 12-mile ruck march in Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. The march was the final task for Expert Infantry Badge candidates to complete to earn the honor, which is one of the most important achievements a U.S. Army infantryman can earn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment is handed a drink from a fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member, during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the Expert Infantry Badge assessment at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Candidates for the EIB had to complete the march in less than three hours over unfamiliar terrain to avoid disqualification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A member of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, lobs a practice grenade from cover during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to toss two grenades from cover into a target zone as one of the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, checks his radio after assembling the antenna and adjusting its settings during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to assemble and check their radio before gathering their additional supplies and continuing the lane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, reassembles a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Expert Infantry Badge assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. Candidates’ ability to properly maintain and utilize a variety of weapons was graded as part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Members of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, compare best practices on splinting a leg under fire in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Tactical Combat Casualty Care is one of many skills soldiers are graded on during the EIB assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Spc. Joshua Hale, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment combat medic, shows 1st Lt. Michael Derick, 1/77 AR Rgt., Able Company infantry platoon leader, how to treat a burn in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The fundamentals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care include: treating casualties, preventing additional casualties and completing the mission, and infantryman are expected to demonstrate a variety of field care during the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

2nd Lt. David Kennie, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, Able Company platoon leader, practices operating the Mark-19 grenade launcher in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2015. The Mark-19 is a 40mm belt-fed grenade launcher that has been in service since the Vietnam War and EIB candidates are graded on its use as a part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

A soldier from the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, plots grid points on a field map during land navigation training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. The training was part of the 1/77 AR Rgt. Expert Infantry Badge field training exercises in preparation for the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Staff Sgt. Billy Mollenhauer, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment infantry squad leader, briefs soldiers from the 1/77 AR Rgt. on land navigation in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Land navigation is one of several skills EIB candidates are graded on during the assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Albert Katumba, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees representative, speaks at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Katumba spoke to the cadets about the effects war can have on civilian populations specifically the displacement of civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Lt. Col. Timothy Brennan, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, Speaks at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Brennan spoke to the cadets about the importance of planning, preparing and protecting civilians caught in the middle of military and law enforcements actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

The Joint Military Academy of Arta hosted the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting entitled “Civilians on the Battlefield,” in Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The conference was a joint effort by the Djiboutian Armed Forces, U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, the American ambassador to Djibouti and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, speaks to cadets at the first ever Geo-Strategy Meeting at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. Kelly was one of three guest speakers at the event discussing the importance of military and law enforcement leaders to plan for the protection of civilians and their livelihoods when performing military actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Djiboutian military and law enforcement cadets attend briefings at the first Geo-Strategy Meeting held at the Joint Military Academy of Arta, Arta, Djibouti, April 20, 2015. The meeting’s focus was on the effects military and police actions can have on civilian populations, and the need to mitigate these affects through planning and preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

150408-F-QZ836-093 Kenya(April 08,2015)(From Right) Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, introduces Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA commander, to an East African partner, during the Senior Leader Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, April 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the former commander of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, congratulates Maj. Gen Mark R. Stammer, on becoming the CJTF-HOA commander, during the change of command ceremony, Apr. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Darrell Dean)

U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, host an East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. The event also provided an opportunity for Rodriguez to introduce his new Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, to the regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

From left, U.S. Army General David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, speaks with Ambassador Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador of Djibouti, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, during the U.S. Africa Command East Africa Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. The event was a forum for regional U.S. Embassy and East African partner nation representatives to gain greater insight into each other’s goals and objectives within the East Africa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to villagers in East Africa, Apr. 5, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rory Carmouche, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Programs Specialist, gathers Bibles for Easter service on Apr. 5, 2015 for members in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. As a Religious Programs Specialist, Carmouche provides religious and administration assistance for the chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, conducts an Easter service held for CJTF-HOA members in East Africa on Apr. 5, 2015. Allison visited members throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility to provide religious services, share his Hawaiian upbringing and the Aloha spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Bibles are placed on chairs for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members, within the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility, prior to Easter Services on Apr. 5, 2015. Services are provided for service members regardless of denomination across a number of locations within Eastern Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to a group of orphans in East Africa, Apr. 3, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, plays the ukulele to group of orphans in East Africa, Apr. 3, 2015. Allison played several Hawaiian songs to entertain and boost the morale of the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

From right, U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Lawrence Allison, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Religious Affairs deputy director, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rory Carmouche, CJTF-HOA Religious Programs Specialist, hand out bags of empty bottles to an orphanage in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility, Apr. 3, 2015. The empty water bottles will be used by the orphans to fill with water and use as a drinking containers due to limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service member holds a Bible during an Easter service provided by a CJTF-HOA Chaplain on Apr. 5, 2015 for members in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. CJTF-HOA Chaplains visit members throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility at least once a month to provide religious services and encouragement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

From right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader, passes the CJTF-HOA colors to U.S. Army Maj. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., CJTF-HOA outgoing commanding general, during the CJTF-HOA Change of Command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. As the command senior enlisted leader, Sgt. Maj. Skinner is responsible for the CJTF-HOA colors. The senior enlisted leader passes the colors to the outgoing commander and receives the colors from the incoming commander to symbolize the transition of command of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa incoming commanding general, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. During the ceremony, Stammer assumed command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joint service color guard presents colors during the CJTF-HOA Change of Command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on April 14, 2015. U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, presided over the ceremony where U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer assumed command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, delivers remarks during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer assumed command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. Additionally, Stammer obtained the rank of Major General during a frocking ceremony on April 13, before taking command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, passes the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa colors to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA incoming commanding general, during the CJTF-HOA Change of Command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. Additionally, Stammer obtained the rank of Major General during a frocking ceremony on April 13, before taking command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, receives general officer honors during the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Change of Command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 14, 2015. Rodriguez presided over the ceremony where U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer assumed command of CJTF-HOA from Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, attaches rank insignia to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA incoming commanding general, during a frocking ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 13, 2015. Stammer was previously selected for promotion to major general and promoted prior to taking command of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Dean)

Major General Mark R. Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commanding General

150408-F-QZ836-142 Kenya(April 08,2015) Command Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader, attends a briefing at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. Skinner’s presence at the summit brings the enlisted perspective of the Profession of Arms and a valuable voice for the non-commissioned officer corps. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

150408-F-QZ836-189 Kenya(April 08,2015) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents his perspective on why the Profession of Arms is vital to an organization at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command; notably Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), CJTF-HOA and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

150408-F-QZ836-139 Kenya(April 08,2015) Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), makes opening remarks at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command, notably Ambassador Carter, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

150408-F-QZ836-170 Kenya(April 08,2015)U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, makes opening remarks at the Senior Leaders Summit, “Professionalization of Forces in the Horn of Africa,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Apr. 8, 2015. The conference brought together senior leadership from U.S. Africa Command; notably Ambassador Phillip Carter, (Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of United States Africa Command), CJTF-HOA and East Africa nations for a three-day conference guided around the Profession of Arms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)