Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
Spanish Special Operation Maritime Team Unit members board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. Exercise Bull Shark focused on bringing together U.S. and partner nation forces to enhance communication and interoperability while performing simulated personnel recovery operations across land, sea and air domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
Spanish Special Operation Maritime Team Unit members board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The purpose of Exercise Bull Shark was to enable joint training between like-minded partners throughout East Africa and increase crisis response and personnel recovery skills through continued practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
Bull Shark 25-2: US strengthens alliances, collectively boosts regional security capabilities in East Africa
Spanish Special Operation Maritime Team Unit members perform a gear check prior to boarding a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey for exercise Bull Shark 25-2 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and partner nations demonstrated agility and interoperability through joint maneuver, communication, and casualty evacuation drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Army Sgt. Branden Alvarez, right, East Africa Response Force infantryman, briefs Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, left, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, regarding security and protection measures for the base May 1, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. During the visit, Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. service members assigned to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, pose for a group photo May 2, 2025. Members gathered together to meet with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, during a routine Battlefield Circulation visit to the base. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Army Maj. Eric Gardner, center, Battlefield Security Location commander, speaks about the accomplishments of his team during Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general’s visit to Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia, May 2, 2025. During the visit, Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, far right, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, meets with medical personnel during a Battlefield Circulation visit May 1, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman routinely visits forward-deployed troops to meet with key leaders, check on the morale and welfare of service members and ensure overall mission readiness throughout the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Soldiers showcase challenge coins awarded by Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, May 2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
One team: CJTF-HOA leaders visit troops in Kismayo, Somalia
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, thanks service members for their outstanding performance May 2, 2025, at Cooperative Security Location, Kismayo, Somalia. Cashman spent time meeting with forward-deployed troops, coordinating with key leaders and ensuring the bases’ overall mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
Members from the U.S. Army 152nd Engineer Support Company pose for a group photo at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. The 152nd ESC’s efforts have played a crucial role in enhancing operational readiness, improving infrastructure and strengthening the region's security capabilities through various construction projects.. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. Edwin Barreto, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, nails down supports on the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, works on sealing parts needed for a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S Army personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa move gravel to establish a foundation and develop roadways at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa continues to improve outstation support to effectively conduct operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa engineer, focuses on wood working for a new human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. Harris has developed his engineer team's adaptability and ingenuity into their construction and building work within a deployed environment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Roche, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, works on building a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Spc. Rosario Sappleton, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa engineer, measures lumber for the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station will expedite the base’s ability to respond in the event of a crisis, enabling medical personnel to perform surgeries, treat critical emergencies and expand the capacity of care available to service members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, runs the table saw as part of building the human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The engineers stationed at BMA have multiple ongoing projects, working towards enhancing the base’s sustainability capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Spc. Edgar Escobar, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa engineer, performs woodwork for the human aid station being built at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. The human aid station is one of many projects the engineers have worked on; others include tower modifications, walkways and continually growing the living capabilities of BMA. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. George LeBrun, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mechanic, cuts supports for a human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 23, 2025. Engineers consist of designers, mechanics, construction workers and many other facets, all working together to support their respective missions. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Harris, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa engineer, works on a new human aid station at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, April 25, 2025. Harris works to ensure efficient coordination between personnel and resources, contributing to the completion of various critical infrastructure projects supporting ongoing military operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, looks back at family photos at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes attributes his family and faith as his motivation to keep pushing forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, dons his Chaplain patch at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, looks back at family photos at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes attributes his family and faith as his motivation to keep pushing forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, dons his Chaplain patch at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Headline: Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Humans of HOA: From pulpit to battlefield
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Danny Hughes, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of religious affairs, stands with a Bible at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 23, 2025. Hughes was highlighted in CJTF-HOA’s Humans of HOA feature, where he shared his story about his early years and powering through tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa prepare to patrol the area in the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Jumar Thomas, with Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, public works department, aims down range in the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Army Soldiers, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, fill out range cards during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA seeks continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility, enabling focus on delivering the mission of enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participate in the Joint Light Leaders Course, hosted by U.S. Army Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa plan a patrol route during the Joint Light Leaders Course, hosted by U.S. Army Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Army Spc. Omar Espinoza, assigned to Task Force Associator, and Spc. Rebecca Costa, TFAS security forces team member, pose with a donkey during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course was designed to help participants learn basic infantry tactics, planning, and leadership skills as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Parmleyquirk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 avionics technician, participates in the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA utilizes training opportunities to maintain readiness and the ability to respond to crises, protecting U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Churchwell, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa preventative medicine noncommissioned officer in charge, fills out a range card during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. The five-day course culminated with a field training exercise, where participants were challenged to maneuver across rough terrain to achieve their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. service members deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa patrol the area during the Joint Light Leaders Course hosted by Task Force Associator at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA stands ready to dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
Task Force Associator opens Joint Light Leaders Course to sister services
U.S. Army Spc. Alexis Eckstine, Task Force Associator radio transmission operator, conducts a patrol during the Joint Light Leaders Course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, April 25, 2025. CJTF-HOA stands ready to protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek, Arta Range, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian service members prepare for Bull Shark 25-2
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft pilot assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, leads a discussion on casualty evacuation with Djiboutian Coast Guard members at Camp Doraleh, Djibouti, April 16, 2025. CJTF-HOA personnel regularly participate in knowledge exchanges with Djiboutian forces, bolstering interoperability with the host nation to ensure enduring security within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)