Staff from the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), part of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate its medical and equipment capabilities at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The creation of the COVID-19 ICU aligns with coordinated preventive measures developed to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pauline Jones, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa public health noncommissioned officer-in-charge, teaches service members assigned to a high-traffic area disinfectant team how to create and properly use a cleaning solution at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2020. The team learned how COVID-19 and other viruses can live on non-porous surfaces, such as metal, glass, plastic, and laminated surfaces, for several days. The teams are now disinfecting high traffic locations and objects like water filling stations, benches and doors at common use facilities frequently touched by multiple individuals to prevent illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1-200th Infantry Battalion, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, ruck march during the Bataan Memorial Death March at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, March 15, 2020. The New Mexico National Guard’s 1-200th Infantry Battalion hosts an annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, to honor the Prisoner of War Soldiers who were force-marched in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

Service members listen to a safety brief before starting the Bataan Memorial Death March at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, March 15, 2020. The 1-200th Infantry Battalion hosts a Bataan Memorial Death March annually at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, to honor the Prisoner of War Soldiers who were force-marched in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1-200th Infantry Battalion, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, checks in for the Bataan Memorial Death March at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, March 15, 2020. The 1-200th Infantry Battalion hosts a Bataan Memorial Death March annually at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, to honor the Prisoner of War Soldiers who were force-marched in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

CJTF-HOA Chief of Staff Biography

U.S. Army Spc. April Woolley, help desk technician, Communications Directorate, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), simulates connecting palletized materials to a helicopter during a sling load training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Army Spc. Albert Terrazas, driver, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secures an apex fitting with a cotter pin during a sling load training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kjäll Gopaul, director of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Communications Directorate, teaches the basics of sling load operations at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Veith, platoon sergeant, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), tightens a strap during a sling load training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) work together to palletize materials during a sling load training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kjäll Gopaul, director of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Communications Directorate, demonstrates sling load procedures during a training class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2020. The class was designed to familiarize service members with basic sling load procedures, capabilities and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

Horses roam at Fazenda Sengha horse facility in the hills of Kigali, Rwanda, Feb. 20, 2020. Veterinarians from the 411th Civil Affairs Functional Specialty Team (CA FXST), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), performed a “One Health” assessment where they assessed animal care and lab skills of local veterinarians. There are approximately 150 horses in Rwanda, and Fazenda Sengha houses about a dozen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jermel Walker, radio operator, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), performs a voice check with the newly acquired land mobile radios (LMRs) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2020. The land mobile radios are essential communications tools for CJTF-HOA service members in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Jermel Walker, left, and Michael Selfridge, radio operators, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), perform function checks on land mobile radios (LMRs), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2020. Effective communication equipment is essential and helps CJTF-HOA maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, center, attends the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee, in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)

Participants of the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee gather for a group photo in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)

Representatives from several countries and organizations attend the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee, in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2020. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Uganda, enabled participants the opportunity to discuss approaches for the facilitation of key African Union Peace and Security Council tasks. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), seen at the transport dock at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in the process of transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), inspects a transportation equipment container at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secures cargo for transport at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Setzler, air movements noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), secures cargo for transport at Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Setzler manages the first step in the process of transporting cargo throughout the CJTF-HOA area of operations, ensuring U.S. forces in the region have the supplies needed to maintain stability in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, performs a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. A PCI is conducted prior to operations to ensure the unit is adequately prepared to execute operations according to standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian (TFG) (left), and Cpl. Erwin Garachico, team leader for Bravo Section, 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, TFG (right), both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, perform a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. A PCI is a detailed final check conducted before and during training and combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, mounts an M240B machine gun onto a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian (TFG) (left), and Pfc. Tyoma Eagle, driver and gunner for 4th Platoon, Delta Company, TFG (right), both assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, complete a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Humvee M1152, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. Woodworth and Eagle are members of the Quick Response Force (QRF), a unit on standby to respond to any incidents involving U.S. citizens who need assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, performs a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Humvee M1152, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Pfc. Brodi Woodworth, driver and gunner for 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, Task Force Guardian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, performs a pre-combat inspection (PCI) on a Humvee M1152, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 4, 2020. During a PCI, service members check communication systems, ensure the vehicle is in proper working condition, and verify all required equipment is loaded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, center left, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), welcomes Ambassador Eunice S. Reddick, Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy to Burundi, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2020. Reddick visited to learn more about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), right, meets with Ambassador Eunice S. Reddick, Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy to Burundi, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2020. Reddick visited to learn more about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

Key leaders from Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), brief Ambassador Eunice S. Reddick, Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy to Burundi, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2020. Reddick visited to learn more about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), right; meets with Rebecca Leggieri, majority staff director, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, (CLDJ), Jan. 21, 2020. Leggieri, along with other staff members, visited CLDJ to learn about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa leadership welcomes staff members representing the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Jan. 21, 2020. Staff members visited CLDJ to learn about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), welcomes Jessica Carroll, professional staff member, House Armed Services Committee, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Jan. 21, 2020. Staff members visited CLDJ to learn about the CJTF-HOA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

Trophies for winners of the annual Grand Bara Race are displayed before the closing ceremony in the Grand Bara Desert, Jan. 15, 2020. The first place male winner represented the Djiboutian Republican Guard and completed the 15k race in approximately 43 minutes. The first place female winner also represented the Djiboutian Republican Guard and completed the race in approximately 53 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), right center, briefs Pete Marocco, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Jan. 15, 2020. Marocco met with senior leadership to learn more about the CJTF-HOA mission in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), greets Pete Marocco, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2020. Marocco met with senior leadership to learn more about the CJTF-HOA mission in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) (right), Djiboutian Lt. Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, chief of staff of the Djibouti Armed Forces (center) and French Navy Capt. Phillippe, deputy commander French Forces of Djibouti, clap during festivities following the Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) change of command, in Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2019. Djiboutian Maj. Mohamed Assowen assumed command of the RIB from Djiboutian Capt. Omar Ali Hassan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Djiboutian Maj. Mohamed Assowen, commander of the Rapid Intervention Battalion renders his first salute during the (RIB) change of command, in Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2019. Assowen assumed command of the RIB from Djiboutian Capt. Omar Ali Hassan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Djiboutian Maj. Mohamed Assowen, commander of the Rapid Intervention Battalion, stands at attention during the Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) change of command, in Djibouti, Oct. 31, 2019. Assowen assumed command of the RIB from Djiboutian Capt. Omar Ali Hassan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)