U.S. military personnel learn how to place an endotracheal tube during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. Students learned how to fill the tube with air to ensure no air escapes out of the canine’s lungs when the tube is in place. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. military personnel learned about intraosseous catheters and tools used during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. The tool shown allows for the bone to be used to administer liquids and medications to animals with low blood pressure and inability to access the vein. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A participant pins on their number before the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. The Refuge’s mission is to protect endangered animals, release them when possible, and currently has more than 100 species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
A Decan Wildlife Refuge volunteer gives a speech for the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. The Refuge’s mission is to protect endangered animals, release them when possible, and currently has more than 100 species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Participants from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa pose for a photo after running the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. Decan, a french acronym DÉCouvrir et Aider la Nature ‘discover and help nature’ was started in 2001 by a veterinarian to help animals with rehabilitation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Participants run the Cross du Refuge Décan 10K at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa personnel participated in the run, this is the third time the Refuge has hosted the run through 30 acres of wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Participants run the Cross du Refuge Décan 10K at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa personnel participated in the run, this is the third time the Refuge has hosted the run through 30 acres of wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Protected goats watch as runners prepare for the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa personnel participated in the run, this is the third time the Refuge has hosted the run through 30 acres of wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, middle, poses with other participants before the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k at the Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa personnel participated in the run, this is the third time the Refuge has hosted the run through 30 acres of wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
CJTF-HOA supports Decan Wildlife Refuge at Cross du Refuge 10K
2/11/2025
Participants from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa supported the Decan Wildlife Refuge running at the Cross du Refuge Décan 10k, Jan. 31, 2025. Decan, a french acronym DÉCouvrir et Aider la Nature ‘discover and help nature’ was started in 2001 by a veterinarian to help animals with rehabilitation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, 152nd Engineer Support Company commander, New York National Guard, gives words of encouragement to his soldiers as he accepts authority of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer mission during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Capt. John Herring, 1151st Engineer Support Company commander, Alabama National Guard, and 1st Sgt. Carl Swanson, 1151st ESC, perform the casing of the colors during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. In total, the 1151st ESC completed over 120 engineering projects and made over 6.3 million dollars worth of force protection and mission enhancements throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Capt. John Herring, 1151st Engineer Support Company commander, Alabama National Guard, thanks soldiers and leaders for their hard work and support during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. In total, the 1151st ESC completed over 120 engineering projects and made over 6.3 million dollars worth of force protection and mission enhancements throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, 152nd Engineer Support Company commander, New York National Guard, and 1st Sgt. Adam Mcnamara, 152nd ESC, perform the uncasing of the colors during the transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, speaks on the accomplishments of the 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, joins the leadership of the outgoing Alabama National Guard, 1151st Engineer Support Company and the incoming New York National Guard, 152nd Engineer Support Company during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
The 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, poses for a group photo during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, poses for a group photo during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. In total, the 1151st ESC completed over 120 engineering projects and made over 6.3 million dollars worth of force protection and mission enhancements throughout the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. service members watch the transfer of authority of the 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
1151st ESC transfers authority of engineering mission to 152nd ESC
2/11/2025
The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineering mission to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority ceremony on Feb. 11, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
