U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Angel Gonzalez, the operations NCO in charge of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Civil Affairs, gives a speech prior to the joint fitness test portion of the Joint Warrior Competition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 26, 2019. U.S. service members assigned to CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier participated in the fitness test, which consisted of components of each services’ annual physical fitness exams. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Maj. Aaron Testa, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was awarded the Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal for Planning and Support from the European Union Feb 23, 2019. Testa, who serves as the defense liaison officer to the U.S. Embassy in Bangui, Central African Republic, received the medal from Portuguese Maj. Gen. Hermínio Maio, mission force commander of the European Union Training Mission-Central African Republic, during a ceremony in Bangui. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Kirsten Brandes)

Irvin Hicks Jr., foreign policy advisor (POLAD) for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets multinational military partners during a cultural exchange event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2019. Multinational military partners affiliated with Camp Lemonnier hold monthly exchange events to strengthen alliances and attract new partners in the combined joint military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Multinational military partners gather for opening remarks during a cultural exchange event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2019. Multinational military partners affiliated with Camp Lemonnier hold monthly exchange events to strengthen alliances and attract new partners in the combined joint military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James D. Craig, left, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, presents a coin to German Navy Cmdr. Dirk Muller, German detachment commander for the European Union Naval Force ATALANTA, the European Union’s integrated approach to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea off the Horn of Africa, during a cultural exchange event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2019. Multinational military partners affiliated with Camp Lemonnier hold monthly exchange events to strengthen alliances and attract new partners in the combined joint military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watches a coin presentation during a cultural exchange event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2019. Multinational military partners affiliated with Camp Lemonnier hold monthly exchange events to strengthen alliances and attract new partners in the combined joint military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Multinational military partners from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, European Union, Italy and African countries gather during a cultural exchange event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2019. Multinational military partners affiliated with Camp Lemonnier hold monthly exchange events to strengthen alliances and attract new partners in the combined joint military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2019. Inhofe visited Djibouti to meet with U.S. forces and embassy officials to gain an insight on the current posture within the combined joint operations area. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre’ greets U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 20, 2019. Inhofe visited Djibouti to meet with U.S. forces and embassy officials to gain an insight on the current posture within the combined joint operations area. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Italian navy Capt. Liborio Palombella, commander of the Italian National Military Support Base, Djibouti, shakes hands with U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Wall, chief of staff of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, during an anniversary ceremony at the Italian National Military Support Base, Feb. 19, 2019. Wall attended the ceremony, which celebrated the Italian base’s fifth year in Djibouti, to show support for U.S. partner and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Wall, chief of staff of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets Djiboutian army Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, chief of defense of Djibouti Armed Forces, during an anniversary ceremony at the Italian National Military Support Base, Djibouti, Feb. 19, 2019. Wall attended the ceremony, which celebrated the Italian base’s fifth year in Djibouti, to show support for U.S. partner and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa foreign liaison officers from Spain and France shoot targets from a prone position using Beretta M9 pistols during weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019. The course gave the foreign liaison officers an insight on the Beretta M9 pistol and stance techniques used by U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Pruitt, Headquarters Headquarters Company 1-141 Infantry Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, fly away security team operations noncommissioned officer, deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), instructs CJTF-HOA foreign liaison officers from Spain, France, Kenya and Germany, to fire Beretta M9 pistols during weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019. The course gave the foreign liaison officers an insight on the Beretta M9 pistol and stance techniques used by U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Pruitt, Headquarters Headquarters Company 1-141 Infantry Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, fly away security team operations noncommissioned officer, deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), watches as CJTF-HOA foreign liaison officers from Spain, France, Kenya and Germany, fire Beretta M9 pistols during weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019. The course gave the foreign liaison officers an insight on the Beretta M9 pistol and stance techniques used by U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa foreign liaison officers, participate in Beretta M9 pistol weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019. The course gave the foreign liaison officers an insight on the Beretta M9 pistol and stance techniques used by U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Pruitt, Headquarters Headquarters Company 1-141 Infantry Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, fly away security team operations noncommissioned officer, deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), briefs CJTF-HOA foreign liaison officers, about the Beretta M9 pistol during weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019. The course gave the foreign liaison officers an insight on the Beretta M9 pistol and stance techniques used by U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Children participate during an English Discussion Group led by U.S. Army Soldiers from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Children use reading aids during an English Discussion Group led by U.S. Army Soldiers from Bravo Company, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Willie Linson, the senior medic for 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, leads an English Discussion Group in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Zimmerman, an operations NCO from the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, works with children during an English Discussion Group in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

A child writes the alphabet during an English Discussion Group led by U.S. Army Soldiers from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Willie Linson, the senior medic for 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, leads an English Discussion Group in Tadjourah, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2019. More than 90 Djiboutian youth and adults attended the group where students develop practical linguistic and rhetorical skills through conversation with English-speaking U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Leah Tingley, a veterinarian assigned to the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Functional Specialty Cell Veterinary Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, checks a goat’s health while meeting with local pastoralists to promote better herd-health management and to facilitate communication for further engagements during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) in Oulma, Djibouti, Feb. 14, 2019. The purpose of civil affairs VETCAPs is to build relationships with local community animal health workers and the Djiboutian Ministry of Livestock via animal health surveillance and to improve knowledge, skills, livestock medicine and best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Soldiers with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Functional Specialty Cell’s Veterinary Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, engaged local pastoralists to promote better herd-health management and facilitate communication for further engagements during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) in Oulma, Djibouti, on Feb. 14, 2019. The purpose of Civil Affairs VETCAPs is to build relationships with local community animal health workers and the Djiboutian Ministry of Livestock via animal health surveillance, and to improve knowledge, skills, livestock medicine and best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Leah Tingley, a veterinarian assigned to the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Functional Specialty Cell Veterinary Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, checks a goat’s health while meeting with local pastoralists to promote better herd-health management and to facilitate communication for further engagements during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) in Oulma, Djibouti, Feb. 14, 2019. The purpose of civil affairs VETCAPs is to build relationships with local community animal health workers and the Djiboutian Ministry of Livestock via animal health surveillance and to improve knowledge, skills, livestock medicine and best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. military general and flag officers from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force pose for a group photo during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 14, 2019, as part of the Capstone Military Leadership Program. Capstone is a joint-service professional military education course for newly-promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. (ret.) John Paxton speaks at a meet-and-greet as part of the Capstone Military Leadership Program at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2019. Capstone is a joint-service professional military education course for newly-promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. military senior officers participate in the Capstone Military Leadership Program classroom session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2019. Capstone is a joint-service professional military education course for newly-promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

Amb. Larry André Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, speaks to Capstone program participants at a meet-and-greet as part of the Capstone Military Leadership Program at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2019. Capstone is a joint-service professional military education course for newly-promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watches a slide show during a classroom session as part of the Capstone Military Leadership Program at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2019. Capstone is a joint-service professional military education course for newly-promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides closing remarks during an Emergency Response Information Exchange multinational discussion, Feb. 14, 2019 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The three-day discussion included representatives from the U.S., Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Djibouti, who identified various capabilities each nation can offer during the event of a natural disaster in Djibouti, including communication equipment, emergency vehicles and medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

M. Ahmed Mohamed Madar, Djibouti executive secretary of disaster management, speaks during an Emergency Response Information Exchange multinational discussion, Feb. 12, 2019 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The three-day discussion included representatives from the U.S., Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Djibouti, who identified various capabilities each nation can offer during the event of a natural disaster in Djibouti, including communication equipment, emergency vehicles and medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

Rabihah Mateen, U.S. Agency International Development country representative for Djibouti, speaks during an Emergency Response Information Exchange multinational discussion, Feb. 12, 2019 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The three-day discussion included representatives from the U.S., Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Djibouti, who identified various capabilities each nation can offer during the event of a natural disaster in Djibouti, including communication equipment, emergency vehicles and medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), present the colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The NMCB 1 transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the U.S. Army 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Capt. Jackie Satchell, commander of 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), gives a speech during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA, transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the 465th Engineer Company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Capt. Jackie Satchell, commander of 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmrd. Matthew Baird, commander of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA, render salutes during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The NMCB 1 transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the 465th Engineer Company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre’, gives a speech during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the U.S. Army 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmrd. Matthew Baird, commander of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), stands at parade rest during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The NMCB 1 transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the U.S. Army 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), stand at attention during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2019. The Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA transferred authority of building and improving facilities on base and in the combined joint operations area and area of interest to the 465th Engineer Company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)

U.S. Army Spc. Nailah Shearer, a carpenter from Second Platoon, 465th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, based in Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), works alongside Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA, during a construction project Feb. 5, 2019. The two units were working in conjunction as a transition to the 465th EVCC taking over for the Seabees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)