A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kirk Mumau, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to shut the door on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Harrington, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, flies a C-130J Super Hercules over East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), discuss jump operations before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), tightes the straps on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), tightes the straps on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), inspects equipment before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), discuss jump operations before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), puts on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Consiglio, a pilot assiged to the 75th Expeditionary Airlfit Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, sits on the flight line at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Harrington, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Consiglio, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Martinez Morales, a crew chief assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Crew chiefs assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Aliflift Squadron prep a C-130J Super Hercules for flight at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, AFRICOM, visit the Laydown Yard at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2020. Townsend completed a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, AFRICOM, walk through a COVID screening demonstration at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2020. Townsend completed a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, AFRICOM, visit the Laydown Yard at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2020. Townsend completed a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)