Abdi Dirir (left), head of general education, Adel (left center), an inspector with the PK-12 school, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence L. Koudelka (right center), Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commanding general, and Liz Canellakis (right), public diplomacy officer for the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, cut the ribbon during the inauguration ceremony of a library to the PK-12 school at Djibouti City, Djibouti, May 19, 2021. This project created local jobs and was built by a Djiboutian construction company employing Djiboutian laborers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

A Burundi Army signal officer, center, discusses firewalls with U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications projects non-commissioned officer in charge, at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. The U.S. Soldiers helped update the host nation's equipment for the African Data Sharing network which allows secure communication through e-mails, web portals, and phone calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. and Burundi soldiers dismantle a SIPR NIPR Access Point Terminal (SNAP) at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. Commercial internet replaced the SNAP, providing a more flexible method to connect users to the African Data Sharing Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Goodwin, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications chief projects officer, and Burundi Army Maj. Nibampa Féliase, a signal officer, dismantle a SIPR NIPR Access Point Terminal (SNAP) at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. Commercial internet replaced the SNAP, providing a more flexible method to connect users to the African Data Sharing Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. and Burundi soldiers dismantle a SIPR NIPR Access Point Terminal (SNAP) at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. Commercial internet replaced the SNAP, providing a more flexible method to connect users to the African Data Sharing Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

Burundi soldiers dismantle a SIPR NIPR Access Point Terminal (SNAP) at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. Commercial internet replaced the SNAP, providing a more flexible method to connect users to the African Data Sharing Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Goodwin, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications chief projects officer, talks with Burundi Army Capt. Bigirimana Gélase, a signal officer, about dismantling the SIPR NIPR Access Point Terminal (SNAP) at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19 2021. The SNAP, now replaced by commercial internet, was used to connect users to the African Data Sharing Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications projects non-commissioned officer in charge, tests the new communications equipment at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. U.S. Africa Command facilitated the new equipment update. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. and Burundi soldiers discuss the updated capabilities of the African Data Sharing Network at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. The U.S. and coalition forces share information in Africa through ADSN, a network that allows partners a secure way to communicate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Goodwin, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications chief projects officer, installs new communications equipment at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. The equipment included an encryptor, two networking devices, two laptops, and two phones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

Distinguished guests and visitors rendered courtesies during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Due to social distancing, the change of command ceremony was attended by a small number of invited guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, in-coming commander, speaks to the audience during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Zana expressed his appreciation for being able to once again join the CJTF-HOA team and our allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), hands the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) task force flag to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, in-coming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Prior to serving as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa, Zana was the Deputy Commanding General of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives the Defense Superior Service Medal from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The Defense Superior Service Medal is award to those who have rendered superior meritorious service while serving in a position of high responsibility and in a joint service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks to the audience during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Flora thanked his command staff, distinguished visitors and CJTF-HOA teammates for a rewarding experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

Distinguished guest and visitors watch the change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C.Flora. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), speaks during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The ceremony was held to relinquish command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana (left), incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (middle), outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA, and U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), salute during the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during a change of command ceremony, May 15, 2021, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Zana previously served as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (left), commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), passes the command guide-on to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana (right), incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Townsend acted as the presiding general for the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. service members and partner forces render courtesies during the national anthem at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The ceremony was held to relinquish command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (front), commander of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (middle), outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and Maj. Gen. William Zana (end), incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, prepare for the start of a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Zana is familiar with the CJTF-HOA mission as this is his second time at the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a coin during the French Desert Commando Course graduation at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 10, 2021. Guebre was coined for his excellent work as a translator and medic during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, helps translate during a combative lesson at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. The course is a multi-day course that challenges both U.S. and French Soldiers by challenging participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempts the water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. Guebre learned to swim a week before the start of the course in order to participate and challenge himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), passes out water during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), rucks in preparation for a night ambush exercise during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, arrives at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for an Iftar and prayer to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam (left), enjoys the company of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (right), commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa during an Iftar to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-HOA participate in a prayer and Iftar alongside Hassan Ahmed Migane, Djiboutian Imam, to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Djibouti, April 28, 2021. The Iftar event provided an opportunity for key partners to come together in unity, build on existing relationships, and reaffirm the importance of cross-cultural understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia)

From left, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Robert Schmidt, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) senior enlisted leader of operations planning, British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the CJTF-HOA director of strategy and plans, British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, CH-47 Detachment commander, British Royal Navy Cmdr. Colin Kiernan, Operation NEWCOMBE commander, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Heath Abraham, the CJTF-HOA deputy director of operations, are photographed with a CH-47 Chinook in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment discussed common weather restrictions both forces encounter in Africa including sandstorms and floods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 Detachment is part of Operation NEWCOMBE, a British airlift mission that contributes to their French partner's anti-violent extremist organization force in West Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, left, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) director of strategy and plans, about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment operates in West Africa from a French base and recently reached 3,000 flying hours as part of Operation NEWCOMBE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, center, CH-47 detachment commander, briefs Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership about the CH-47 Chinook capabilities in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 detachment is part of Operation NEWCOMBE, a British airlift mission that contributes to their French partner's anti-violent extremist organization force in West Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Heath Abraham, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy director of operations, and British Army Col. Hugh Baker, the CJTF-HOA director of strategy and plans, discuss the capabilities of a CH-47 Chinook in Gao, Mali, March 30, 2021. The CH-47 Chinook primarily moves supplies and personnel across the area of responsibility and performs resupply and refueling capabilities for troops and other helicopters respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)