U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
U.S. service members in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improve base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
152nd ESC improves base infrastructure at MBK
A U.S. service member in 152nd Engineer Support Company, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, improves base infrastructure at Manda Bay, Kenya, March 26, 2025. The mission of the 152 ESC is to enhance regional stability and strengthen relationships with partner nations through various construction projects coordinated across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek, Manda Bay, Kenya
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watch supervisor, participates in a six kilometer run, at Decan Wildlife Refuge, Djibouti, on January 30, 2025. Rivera is the organizer and lead for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s run club . The photo depicts the U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera to highlight his appreciation and motivation for helping the community move as Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. Courtesy Photo
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa watch supervisor, participates in a 9-mile ruck march in preparation for the Norwegian Foot March, an 18-mile course, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb 8, 2025. Rivera is the organizer and lead for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s run club. The photo depicts the U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera to highlight his appreciation and motivation for helping the community move as Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, watch supervisor, documents a successful 2.5 mile run, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb 8, 2025. Rivera is the organizer and lead for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s run club . The photo depicts the U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera to highlight his appreciation and motivation for helping the community move as Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Humans of HOA feature. Courtesy Photo
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Rivera, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa watch supervisor, participates in a 9-mile ruck march in preparation for the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb 8, 2025. Rivera is the organizer and lead for the CJTF-HOA’s run club. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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)