U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Adams III, Commander Kentucky National Guard Land Component Command, attends along with U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participating in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. The Kentucky National Guard is partnered with Djibouti in the State Partnership Program. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army soldiers of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 153rd Infantry Regiment, Arkansas National Guard deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, participated in a military parade in Djibouti City celebrating the country's 40th annual Independence Day, June 27, 2017. Hosted by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the parade is held annually to mark Djibouti's declaration of independence from France. In addition to the Djiboutian Armed Forces, service members from Italy, France, Japan, China and the U.S. also marched in the parade. The event offered an opportunity for the militaries of various nations with a presence in Djibouti to show support for shared goals in the region, including security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Stephen D. Martin)

U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

The sun sets as U.S. Army Soldiers of the East African Reaction Force, B Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, conduct weapons training and night qualifications at a range along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 18, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Neil Loaiza shows U.S. Navy Lt. Francis Kelly the potential training ranges along the southern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura, June 16, 2017. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, coordinate the joint use of the range with Loaiza who deconflicts with all branches and international partners using the training range. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, Jr., U.S. Africa Command chief of staff, speaks to the crowd as the guest speaker of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 242nd Army Birthday Ball, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 17, 2017. Approximately 300 deployed U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD civilians, and partner nations attended the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Approximately 300 deployed U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD civilians, and partner nations attended the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 242nd Army Ball at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 17, 2017. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, Jr., U.S. Africa Command chief of staff, served as the event’s guest speaker. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, CJTF-HOA chaplain and director of the office of religious affairs, and Bishop Giorgio Bertin, appointed bishop to Djibouti and an apostolic administrator for Somalia, led a mass where Camp Lemonnier-stationed Roman Catholics and their Djiboutian counterparts met in faith, worshipping together inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti – Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral. Last month, the Combined Joint task Force – Horn of Africa Religious Affairs Office began the mission of once again uniting the faithful in Djibouti’s cathedral.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Camp Lemonnier-stationed Roman Catholics and their Djiboutian counterparts met iin faith, worshipping together inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti – Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, June 15, 2017. Last month, the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Religious Affairs Office began the mission of once again uniting the faithful in Djibouti’s cathedral.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Camp Lemonnier-stationed Roman Catholics and their Djiboutian counterparts met in faith, worshipping together inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti – Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, Djibouti City, June 15, 2017. In addition to monthly masses assisting the religious needs of members here, they also are considered part of strategic religious ministry in that they can be considered key leader engagement events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

U.S. Navy Lt. Francis Okoli, a Catholic chaplain on Camp Lemonnier, and Bishop Giorgio Bertin, appointed bishop to Djibouti and an apostolic administrator for Somalia, conduct a Roman Catholic mass for Camp Lemonnier-stationed members and their Djiboutian counterparts inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti – Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, June 15, 2017.Three years after a terrorist attack in downtown Djibouti prompted the need for increased liberty restrictions here, Camp Lemonnier personnel are again attending religious services in downtown Djibouti. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Members of the Italian Army load cargo for an Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) proof-of-concept mission out of Djibouti, Africa, June 6, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Italian Army member Gennaro de Gennaro)

Members of the Italian Army load cargo for an Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Service (ATARES) proof-of-concept mission out of Djibouti, Africa, June 6, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Italian Army member Gennaro de Gennaro)

Col. Nuuraani Ali Dirir, Liaison Officer for European Training Mission in Somalia, listens to the radio in anticipation for the call to prayer at the at the Mogadishu International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Five times a day from hundreds of thousands of mosques and places of worship the call to prayer is heard throughout the world.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A plate of dates rests on a table before an Iftar held in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink, including water from dawn till dusk. After sunset, eating dates and drinking water traditionally breaks the fast. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, U.S. Africa Command deputy command chaplain, leads a prayer before an Iftar with members of the Somali National Army at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. This was the first Iftar held between U.S. and SNA military personnel. Additionally, it was the first led by a U.S. Imam, who is a leader in the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Service members from the U.S. and Somali National Army join for an Iftar, the nightly meal that ends the day’s fast during Ramadan, at the Mogadishu International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commanding general in Somalia and Mogadishu Coordination Cell director, hosted the Iftar, strengthening bonds between the U.S. and Somali militaries. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, U.S. Africa Command deputy command chaplain, speaks with a member of the Somali National Army following Ramadan prayers at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Saifulislam is the first Imam to be part of the AFRICOM Chaplain Corps and led the prayer that preceded the Iftar, which is the nightly meal that ends the day’s fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, U.S. Africa Command deputy command chaplain, speaks with members of the Somali National Army during a prayer before an Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Saifulislam is the first Imam to be part of the AFRICOM Chaplain Corps and led the prayer that preceded the Iftar, which is the nightly meal that ends the day’s fast during Ramadan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Military boots rest near a sheet placed on the ground for a prayer before an Iftar with members of the Somali National Army at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. This was the first Iftar held between U.S. and SNA military personnel. Additionally, it was the first led by a U.S. Imam, who is a leader in the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Members of the Somali National Army kneel to pray before an Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

Members of the Somali National Army pray before an Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, U.S. Africa Command deputy command chaplain, leads the prayer at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. This was the first Iftar held between U.S. and Somali National Army military personnel. Additionally, it was the first led by a U.S. Imam, who is a leader in the Islamic faith. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

A member of the Somali National Army reaches for a date to break his fast during Ramadan at the Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink, including water from dawn till dusk. After sunset, eating dates and drinking water traditionally breaks the fast. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jocelyn Morales, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa religious affairs chaplain assistant, prepares a plate of samosas for a dual-service Iftar at the Mogadishu International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 5, 2017. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince)

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, speaks to the crowd during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini the Legion of Merit during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The Legion of Merit is presented for exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, as he receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to the crowd during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Cochran, 449th Air Expeditionary Group incoming commander, as he receives the 449th AEG flag from U.S. Air Force Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 449th AEG Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2017, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Cochran is relieving U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini who has served as the 449th AEG Commander since June 6, 2016. The passing of the flag is a military tradition signifying the change of authority and responsibility of a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)