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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, the incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters responsible for ensuring strategic partnerships, responding to crises and supporting operations throughout East Africa to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, outgoing Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, delivers a speech during the CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters responsible for ensuring strategic partnerships, responding to crises and supporting operations throughout East Africa to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, holds the guidon during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, passes the guidon to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters responsible for ensuring strategic partnerships, responding to crises and supporting operations throughout East Africa to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

1:50 PM6/19/2025

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, delivers a speech during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

1:50 PM6/19/2025

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr., Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, retrieves the guidon during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, delivers a speech during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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From left, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton Jr, CJTF-HOA command senior enlisted leader, stand at the position of attention during the Armed Forces Medley during the CJTF-HOA change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters responsible for ensuring strategic partnerships, responding to crises and supporting operations throughout East Africa to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025. Composed of multiple U.S. military branches and coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations, CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA commanding general, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025.

2:18 PM6/12/2025

American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Austin Topper, Task Force Associator security forces member, spars against a French service member during a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The intent of the training was to build upon self-defense techniques, foster camaraderie and further strengthen the relationships Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa has allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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A Japanese Self-Defense Force member watches as service members spar during a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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American, French and Japanese military personnel pose for a group photo after a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport, building camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

2:17 PM6/12/2025

American, French and Japanese military personnel participate in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The training provided a platform for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to collaborate with allies and partners through the martial-art sport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

2:17 PM6/12/2025

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mitchel Haug, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa headquarters commandant, top, spars with a French service member in a jiu-jitsu training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2025. The intent of the joint training was to strengthen Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa relationships and collaborate with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)