&nbsp; Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

Senior leaders visit Service Members at Ali Oune

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Commanding General

Friendship, Soccer and Chebelley’s Passion for the Game

U.S. Army Capt. Deandre Garlington, civil affairs officer, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, answers questions during an interview outside Chebelley Village, Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2018. Over 30 Soldiers and Airmen volunteered for the outreach event organized by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Fuentes, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Rex conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Ponder conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Fuentes, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Rex after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Pponder after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Pponder conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kristina Vargas, a military working dog (MWD) handler gives a command to MWD Pponder while conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler rewards MWD Oliver after conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler calls to MWD Oliver while conducting proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Military Working Dogs and their Handlers Train Together

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Adrianna Lajas, a military working dog (MWD) handler and MWD Oliver conduct proficiency training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 31, 2018. Military Working Dogs can be used to perform searches, subdue suspects, and detect explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison, Camp Lemonnier

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Fowell, project supervisor, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, gives U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, CJTF-HOA, a tour of a construction site for a medical center outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. The completed site will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, speaks with service members of the Djiboutian National Gendarmerie outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig visited a construction site for a medical facility that will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, meets with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig visited with service members building and providing support to a construction site of a medical facility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, center, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, visits with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig visited with service members that were providing support to a construction site of a medical facility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, right, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, speaks with U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Neilitz, detachment officer in charge, and Construction Electrician Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal Dominguez, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, CJTF-HOA, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Craig was visiting a construction site for a medical facility that will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, presents U.S. Navy Steelworker Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Deaton, lead steelworker, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, CJTF-HOA, with his coin outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Deaton was recognized for his fabrication and placement of more than nine tons of reinforcing steel in the construction of the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, poses for a photo with U.S. Navy Steelworker Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Deaton, lead steelworker, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, CJTF-HOA, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Deaton was recognized for his fabrication and placement of more than nine tons of reinforcing steel in the construction of the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Builder Constructionman Grant Wells, project crewmember, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commanding general, CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Wells was recognized for all of his hard work, positivity and work ethic put forth in his assignments toward the construction of the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class Liam McShea, project crew leader, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commanding general, CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. McShea was recognized for his lead in the construction of 1,500 square-feet of formwork being prefabricated and installed for the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Construction Electrician Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal Dominguez, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commander, CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Dominguez was recognized for her efforts in ensuring the safety of personnel while assigned as the project safety supervisor for the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Commander visits Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Parkinson, project crew leader, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Craig, commanding general, CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Parkinson was recognized for his leadership and professionalism while assigned as the project supervisor for the Ali Oune medical clinic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Senior leaders visit Service Members at Ali Oune

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Karl Parsons, command senior enlisted leader, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, visits with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, outside of Ali Oune, Djibouti, July 30, 2018. Parsons visited a construction site for a medical facility that will include a maternity ward, a nursery and living quarters for medical staff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Smith, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a practical exercise in ground reconnaissance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course, provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Smith, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, teaches a class on ground surveillance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course, provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Smith, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa provides guidance during a practical exercise in ground reconnaissance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course, provided the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Smith, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conducts a practical exercise in ground surveillance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Maj. Kevin Jusza, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa provides guidance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens for a ground surveillance practical exercise during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course, provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Marcet, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a practical exercise in ground reconnaissance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course, provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Marcet, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a practical exercise in ground reconnaissance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

A Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game warden takes notes during a ground surveillance practical exercise during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by U.S. Army Soldiers with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Marcet, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a ground surveillance practical exercise for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens stand in formation for drill and ceremony training during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by U.S. Army Soldiers with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Civil Affairs Soldiers enhance Tanzanian Counter Illicit Trafficking Operations

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn, CJTF-HOA

Commanding General

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)

Photo by: CJTF-HOA Public Affairs

Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ross Walker, commander, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, known as “Task Force Bayonet,” speaks during the transfer of authority ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, July 5, 2018. Task Force Alamo is taking over authority and command from Task Force Bayonet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

Photo by: Senior Airman Scott Jackson

Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean Ibarguen, commander, 1st Battalion 141st Infantry Regiment, known as “Task Force Alamo,” speaks during the transfer of authority ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, July 5, 2018. Task Force Alamo is taking over authority and command from Task Force Bayonet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

Photo by: Senior Airman Scott Jackson

Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj Carl Davis, command sergeant major, 1st Battalion 141st Infantry Regiment, known as “Task Force Alamo,” stands at attention for the playing of the Army song during the transfer of authority ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, July 5, 2018. Task Force Alamo is taking over authority and command from Task Force Bayonet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)

Photo by: Senior Airman Scott Jackson

Task Force Alamo arrives in Djibouti

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean Ibarguen, commander, 1st Battalion 141st Infantry Regiment, known as “Task Force Alamo,” salutes for the playing of the national anthem, during the transfer of authority ceremony on Camp Lemonnier, July 5, 2018. Task Force Alamo is taking over authority and command from Task Force Bayonet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson)