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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:51 AM2/25/2025
U.S. service members complete obstacles while training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:51 AM2/25/2025
The pool is set for U.S. service members to train for the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The pre-assessment includes a swim, obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:51 AM2/25/2025
A U.S. service member climbs over an obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:51 AM2/25/2025
A U.S. service member performs a horizontal rope climb during the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:51 AM2/25/2025
A U.S. service member jumps into the pool to train for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

8:50 AM2/25/2025
A U.S. service member performs a horizontal rope climb for the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the pool at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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U.S, Tanzania hold troop leading procedures class during Justified Accord 2025

10:06 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), give a class on a troop leading procedures with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024.
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force discuss troop leading procedures at exercise Justified Accord 2025

10:04 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), give a class on a troop leading procedures (TLP) with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force discuss troop leading procedures at exercise Justified Accord 2025

10:04 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) attend a troop leading procedure (TLP) class during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force discuss troop leading procedures at exercise Justified Accord 2025

10:04 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), give a class on a troop leading procedures with U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force discuss troop leading procedures at exercise Justified Accord 2025

10:03 AM2/21/2025
A Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) service member translates during a class on troop leading procedures (TLP) conducted by soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) during day four of multinational exercise Justified Accord (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2024. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

9:59 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Phillip Castelan and Senior Airman Penelope Fernandez Velez, 606th Air Control Squadron network operations technicians, work on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The 606th Air Control Squadron, callsign “Primo,” is a mobile Command and Control combat unit “Ready Now” to meet our Nation’s call for exceptional tactical command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

9:59 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Woods, 606th Air Control Squadron NCO In Charge of radio and network operations and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Brookens, 606th ACS radio operations technician, work on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The TOC-L system is a new command-and-control node designed to be rapidly deployable and maneuverable with the purpose of allowing the battle management team and sensor operators the ability to build and provide a common operating tactical air picture that assists with ensuring the safety deconfliction of flight for friendly and civilian aircraft in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

9:59 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher King, 606th Air Control Squadron mission support operator, works on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The TOC-L system is a new command-and-control node designed to be rapidly deployable and maneuverable with the purpose of allowing the battle management team and sensor operators the ability to build and provide a common operating tactical air picture that assists with ensuring the safety deconfliction of flight for friendly and civilian aircraft in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

9:59 AM2/21/2025
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron perform their daily tasks on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The 606th Air Control Squadron, callsign “Primo,” is a mobile Command and Control combat unit “Ready Now” to meet our Nation’s call for exceptional tactical command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)
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606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

9:59 AM2/21/2025
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti-- In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air Operations Center.
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2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony

4:12 PM2/18/2025
The 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion, Mississippi National Guard, transferred authority to the 1-58th AOB, Fort Novosel, Alabama, on Feb. 15, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony

4:03 PM2/18/2025
U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Andrew Birmingham speaks during the Transfer of Authority ceremony with the 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion and 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. Many of the soldiers played critical roles in crisis response, volunteering in the community and operational efficiency advancements. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony

4:03 PM2/18/2025
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commanding general, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader stand with the 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion and 1-58th AOB command staff at the end of the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the end of the mission and honored the 2-185th soldiers and welcomed 1-58th AOB soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion transfers authority to 1-58th AOB during TOA ceremony

4:03 PM2/18/2025
The outgoing unit 2-185th Airfield Operations Battalion command staff, U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Andrew Birmingham and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brandon G. Creel, along with the incoming unit the 1-58th AOB command staff U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lindsay Ryan and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carlos Silva-Lind case and uncase their flags during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2025. The regimental color is a physical symbol of a unit and an expression of a unit's courage and pride. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
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