Members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) speak to a mother and her child during an information operations field exercise hosted by personnel from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in Jinja, Uganda, recently. During the multi-week course on message planning and dissemination, attendees learned how to engage persons in face-to-face communications in order to disseminate messages on health and wellness, emergency services, and to counter violent extremist organization propaganda. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-77AR, 1st Armored Division share with Instructors from Kenyan Artillery School, Kenyan Defense Force, their best fire support, planning, and implementation of field artillery on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 27, 2015. (U.S Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Alexandra Minor)

A child eats a lollipop after a medical checkup at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to deliver specialty medical care and medication for Djiboutians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, center, helps to distribute pharmaceutical medicine during a Medical Civic Action Program at Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th CA BN team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to provide specialty medical care to more than 400 Djiboutians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, unload medical supplies at Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th CA BN partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to host a Medical Civic Action Program outreach event. They provided an obstetrician-gynecologist, pediatrician, dentist and ophthalmologist for the rural people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

U.S. Army Capt. Michael Silva, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion dentist, center, and Dr. Hassan Ahmed, Ali Sabieh dentist, examine a patient at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th CA BN team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, offers guidance and shares knowledge with Djiboutian medical personnel during a Medical Civic Action Program event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

A child waits at a pharmacy window at the Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to host a Medical Civic Action Program outreach event. They provided an obstetrician-gynecologist, pediatrician, dentist and ophthalmologist for the rural people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Dr. Jose Daniel, Dar-El Hanan Hospital obstetrician-gynecologist, center, and U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Walker, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, right, conducts an ultra sound during a Medical Civic Action Program outreach event, at Ali Sabieh Medical Clinic in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 12, 2015. The 404th CA team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to provide specialty medical care to more than 400 Djiboutians in low-income communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Col. Chrispin Dngadi, Kenya Defense Force pilot talks with an airman near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers to supplement a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conduct a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers to supplement a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

U.S. Air Force Special operations airmen prepare to ascend into a CV-22 Osprey near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members to showcase combat rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Dunn, 82nd Expeditionary Squadron survival evasion resistance and escape specialist, right, narrates a combat rescue demonstration to Kenyan Defense Forces officers near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members shared combat training rescue knowledge during a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

A CV-22 Osprey, attached to the 82nd Expeditionary Squadron, flies over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members conducted a combat rescue demonstration for Kenyan Defense Forces officers, after learning about USAF combat rescue training during a weeklong, personnel recovery engagement course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Kenyan Defense Forces officers take photos of a CV-22 Osprey during a personnel recovery demonstration near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 16, 2015. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members to showcase combat rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Members of the military justice system attend training at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda, Aug. 10-12, 2015. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, including collecting evidence and procedures for bringing cases to trial in the military. (Courtesy photo)

A speaker gives a presentation at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, and was held Aug. 10-12, 2015. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the military justice system attend training at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Training Facility In Kampala, Uganda, Aug. 10-12, 2015. The training addressed sexual violence within the military justice system, including collecting evidence and procedures for bringing cases to trial in the military. (Courtesy photo)

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Amina Ahmed Farah, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Capt. Roland Powers and U.S. Air National Guard Col. Mike Cooper, discuss priorities in medical training at Ramstein AB, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. The goal of this symposium was for African partners to possess greater medical support capacity and the ability to sustain medical readiness through African institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)

Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Col Achamyelesh Debela, African Union medical planner, center, answers questions during the African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium recently held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The goal of the APF is for African partners to possess greater medical support capacity and the ability to sustain medical readiness through African institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)

African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium attendees learn tactical casualty combat care procedures during a demonstration at Ramstein AB, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. This event focused on strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with leading nations in Africa to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)

African Partnership Flights Surgeon General Symposium attendees watch a field care condition demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2015. This event focused on strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with leading nations in Africa to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade/released)

150822-N-DJ346-001 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) French and U.S. service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-011 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French Army crew members load Puma helicopter for transport. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-008 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French Army crew member makes wheel adjustments. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-019 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) SSgt. Eric Hachey, an 816 Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Loadmaster, secures final cargo before flight. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-014 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) General Mon Tocchio, Commanding Officer, French Forces Djibouti and U.S. Navy Captain Matthew O'Keefe, Commanding Officer, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, discuss loading operations. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-003 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150822-N-DJ346-010 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) French and U.S. service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150822-N-DJ346-023 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) Air Force Capt. Laura Jones, Liaison Officer to French Forces in Djibouti, is interviewed by French Forces Public Affairs. French and U.S. service members transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150823-N-DJ346-006 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 23, 2015) French Army crew members unload Puma helicopter rotor for transport. French and U.S. service members prepare to transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

150822-N-DJ346-016 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) French and U.S. service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alisha Baston folds the American flag during a 9/11 ceremony, to honor those who were killed on 9/11 in the World Trade Center during the terrorist attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Drae Parker/Released)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Charles Williams talks about his personal experience during the 9/11 terrorist attack against the United States, and how it affected him. He lost his friend who worked at the Pentagon, when a plane crashed into the building. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Drae Parker/Released)

Service members participate in a moment of silence during a 9/11 ceremony, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack against the United States. Around the world people took time to remember this day. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Drae Parker/Released)

U.S. Army Spc. Derek King, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Corporal Course student, performs drill manuals at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 4, 2015. The leadership course trained service members on U.S. Marine Corp drill, land navigation, tactical communications, combat operations, war fighting, joint operations and combat physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)