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)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti– Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and the Djiboutian Battalion Intervention Rapide (BIR) strengthened their enduring partnership during a field training exercise at Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), held Feb. 10-12 2025 at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti
Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
2/28/2025
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)
Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
2/28/2025
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 and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
2/28/2025
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)
Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
2/28/2025
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)
Djiboutian and U.S. Service Members Strengthen Partnership in CJTF-HOA’s First Warrior Day
2/28/2025
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)
