A U.S. Army soldier and a Djibouti Coast Guard service member participate in a group discussion during the Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2025. The FOGHE is a three-day course that improved understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

A U.S. Marine listens during a group discussion amongst allies, partners and service members during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2025. The three-day course was centered on establishing and improving the awareness level and understanding of U.S. Department of Defense global health engagements with partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

Allies and partners gather in a team discussion during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2025. The FOGHE was a three-day course that improved understanding of a full spectrum array of issues surrounding and shaping global health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

U.S. service members, partners and allies listen to presentations during a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 25, 2025. Attendees of the course gained an understanding of how to identify the complex components such as social, economic and cultural considerations of DoD health engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Kerry L. Meuhlenbeck, Arizona Adjutant General, center, stands with soldiers returning from deployment from Poland. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aileen Espenoza, Jailene Valdez’s sister, her friend Army Staff Sgt. Arlae Valenzuela and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Lupecelia Leon, influenced Valdez to become a warrant officer and cheered her on through her candidacy. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

on Feb 6, 2025. Valdez manages and organizes the policies and memos for the CJTF- HOA staff and manages the human resource team who ensured service members received their awards, pay and mobilization movements accurately. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa administrative NCO in charge, leads an administrative meeting at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb 6, 2025. Valdez manages and organizes the policies and memos for the CJTF- HOA staff and manages the human resource team who ensured service members received their awards, pay and mobilization movements accurately. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

Warrant Officer Yanie Matyas, Warrant Officer Chelsey Ewald and Warrant Officer Jailene Valdez pose before their graduation of their Warrant Officer Candidate course. All three grew close not only because of their shared human resource roles, but also their mindsets and drive to make a difference in the military. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa administrative NCO in charge, leads an administrative meeting at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb 6, 2025. Valdez manages and organizes the policies and memos for the CJTF- HOA staff and manages the human resource team who ensured service members received their awards, pay and mobilization movements accurately. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

Warrant Officer candidates Yanie Matyas, Chelsey Ewald and Jailene Valdez pose as they enjoy time together as they bond during their human resources warrant officer class. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

Warrant Officer candidates Chelsey Ewald, Yanie Matyas and Jailene Valdez take a helicopter to Camp Navajo, Flagstaff Arizona, in preparation of their volunteer event. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

Warrant Officer candidate Jailene Valdez, along with her fellow candidates, prepare to go to Camp Navajo, Flagstaff Arizona, to support a volunteer event. The teams worked together to clean up the camp and wore pink to represent their class. The photo depicts U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jailene Valdez to highlight her Warrant Officer journey in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (Courtesy photo)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers review a plan for a simulated objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers establish security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers establish security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers practice attacking and securing an objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to their firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers review a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier provides security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers practice attacking a target during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

The items laid out simulate a plan to achieve an objective during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

jiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers provide security during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers reestablish firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldiers ruck to their firing positions during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

A Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide soldier reviews a plan with his team during exercise Justified Accord 2025 at Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joey Ke)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, aim during the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

U.S. Army soldiers and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, run the obstacle course during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with the U.S. and Djiboutian FAD partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) and U.S. Armed Forces service members, assigned to Team One, prepare for the gunfighter virtual shooting range during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day fostered teamwork, trust and interoperability, reinforcing the partnership between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

U.S. Marines and Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members, assigned to team one, perform a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members demonstrated warrior ethos and teamwork during this part of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Teams made up of US and Djibouti military service members celebrate their successes as they navigate through different challenges presented during the Warrior Day competition held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Joint events and competitions like Warrior Day reinforce the teamwork and trust essential for mission success with our Djiboutian partners through the development of camaraderie and strengthening of the partnership between CJTF-HOA and FAD through teamwork and shared challenges(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

Teams of Djibouti military and Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti service members collaborated in successfully completing the Warrior Day obstacle course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

U.S. Marines assigned to Team One, work together through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day strengthened not only military skills, but also camaraderie and warrior ethos between U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Marines, assigned to team one, prepare to apply a tourniquet during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. and FAD service members sharpened their skills through competition while strengthening the foundation of a lasting partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service member, assigned to Team One, runs through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

Djiboutian Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members and U.S. Army soldiers prepare a litter carry during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. Warrior Day enhanced teamwork, trust and cooperation, ensuring the seamless collaboration between U.S. and Djiboutian forces continues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A U.S. Marine, assigned to Team One, low crawls through an obstacle during Warrior Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2025. The shared challenges during Warrior Day brought U.S. and Forces Armée Djiboutienne (FAD) service members together, enhancing cooperation and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

A Djibouti Armed Forces member participates in the tire obstacle course during the Warrior Day competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 4, 2025. The obstacle course contained five different sections including high knees, crouch run, hip-high barriers, group wall climb and high crawl. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)