U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-3 admin NCO, serves the ball during a pick-up volleyball game at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 9, 2025. Ortiz was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Human of HOA feature and shared his story about leadership through volleyball. “Volleyball is a big stress reliever, especially on deployments…you need to surround yourself with positive individuals.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-3 admin NCO, sets the ball during a pick-up volleyball game at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 9, 2025. Ortiz was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Human of HOA feature and shared his story about leadership through volleyball. “Volleyball is a big stress reliever, especially on deployments…you need to surround yourself with positive individuals.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-3 admin NCO, poses with a volleyball at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 6, 2025. Ortiz was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Human of HOA feature and shared his story about leadership through volleyball. Playing volleyball has been a building block in Ortiz’s career. It has taught him valuable lessons in communication and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Featured in Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Humans of HOA is U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz, CJTF-HOA CJ-3 admin NCO, who learned about leadership through volleyball.
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Participants attend a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2025. The course utilized an interactive seminar-style format to present the knowledge and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members train for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC.
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members are briefed on the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members strengthen their endurance and stamina on a run as they participate and train with the French Forces Djibouti for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members train for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members participate in a knot tying class in preparation for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members learn various knot tying techniques in preparation for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members participate in a knot tying class in preparation for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
FDCC Pre-Assessment at French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base
3/14/2025
U.S. service members learn various knot tying techniques in preparation for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. James Webster)
