EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. Army Soldiers in the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator secure a position for a Casualty Clearance drill during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 27, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
Kenyan Defense Forces perform a litter carry for a mass casualty component during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 28, 2025. Exercises like these are crucial for enhancing partner nation capacities, promoting regional stability and protecting U.S. and coalition interest in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Whetstone, a squad leader assigned to Task Force Associator, patrols for a Casualty Clearance drill during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 27, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
Kenyan Defense Forces perform a litter carry for a mass casualty component during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 28, 2025. Exercises like these are crucial for enhancing partner nation capacities, promoting regional stability and protecting U.S. and coalition interest in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. Army Soldiers in the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator, patrol for a Casualty Clearance drill during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise in Manda Bay, Kenya, March 27, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mitch Munn)
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 27, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator perform tactical combat casualty care during an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
A U.S. service member with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participates in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
A U.S. service member with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participates in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 28th, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force ASsociator participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator and Kenyan Marines provide security in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 27th, 2025. Exercises like these are crucial for enhancing partner nation capacities, promoting regional stability and protecting U.S. and coalition interest in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
U.S. service members with the East Africa Response Force assigned to Task Force Associator participate in an Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leads OSCREs to practice rapid deployment, provide security reinforcement support and facilitate combat casualty care training in order to improve lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
EARF, KDF perform Outstation Crisis Response Exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 266th Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron participates in an Outstation Crisis Response at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The exercise showcased the East African Response Force’s ability to remain postured and ready for immediate deployment at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
Leadership from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Transfer Authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communicator 2nd Class Maurice Brown)
Photo by: Mass Communicator 2nd Class Maurice Brown , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Jeff Pullinger, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 commander, gives outgoing remarks during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 2025. VMM-266 conducted six multinational training events alongside local partner nation forces, strengthening partnerships vital to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonneir, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Allen Whitlow, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 commander, gives remarks during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marines sing the Marines Hymn during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Jeff Pullinger, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 commander, gives outgoing remarks during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 2025. VMM-266 conducted six multinational training events alongside local partner nation forces, strengthening partnerships vital to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
Leadership from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa stand for the National Anthem during a Transfer of Authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, gives opening remarks during a Transfer of Authority ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Allen Whitlow, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 commander, gives remarks during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted R. Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, stands with incoming and outgoing leadership from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 during a Transfer of Authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 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).
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority
U.S. Marine Corps Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 leadership pose with coins presented by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leadership during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 2025. VMM-266 conducted six multinational training events alongside local partner nation forces, strengthening partnerships vital to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. service members finish a hand-to-hand combat portion during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The ruck is a test of strength and endurance as they completed 18.6 miles in under four and a half hours with 25-pound rucksacks. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The ruck is a test of strength and endurance as they completed 18.6 miles in under four and a half hours with 25-pound rucksacks. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. First held in 1915, the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Forsvaret, meaning “the defense” in the Norwegian language, worked to expose new members to field conditions. Over the next century, the event evolved adding a foreign service badge earned for completing the foot march to the standard. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A French soldier participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. First held in 1915, the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Forsvaret, meaning “the defense” in the Norwegian language, worked to expose new members to field conditions. Over the next century, the event evolved adding a foreign service badge earned for completing the foot march to the standard. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. service members cross the finish line during the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. Participants who finish the ruck in under four and a half hours earn a bronze pin to encapsulate their accomplishment. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A U.S. service member participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. First held in 1915, the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Forsvaret, meaning “the defense” in the Norwegian language, worked to expose new members to field conditions. Over the next century, the event evolved adding a foreign service badge earned for completing the foot march to the standard. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A U.S. service member participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. Participants have undergone training for the past three months to ensure they were prepared for the ruck. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A U.S. service member performs an arm dunk to during the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The arm dunk ensures members stay at an optimal body temperature to minimize the risk of injury. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A U.S. service member competes in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The ruck is a test of strength and endurance as they completed 18.6 miles in under four and a half hours with 25-pound rucksacks. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)