Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Lt. Col. Frank Tantillo, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Morgan, senior enlisted leader, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), case the battalion flag during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The furling of the regimental colors signifies the conclusion of the battalion's responsibilities and official transfer of the mission to the incoming battalion, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), addresses attendees during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The transfer of authority signifies the official transfer of the security force mission from the outgoing 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, to the incoming battalion, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Lt. Col. Frank Tantillo, commander, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), cases the battalion flag during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The furling of the regimental colors signifies the conclusion of the battalion's responsibilities and official transfer of the mission to the incoming battalion, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Lt. Col. Frank Tantillo, commander, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force
Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), addresses attendees during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The transfer of authority signifies the official transfer of the security force mission from the outgoing 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, to the incoming battalion, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Lt. Col. Frank Tantillo, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Morgan, senior enlisted leader, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), case the battalion flag during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The furling of the regimental colors signifies the conclusion of the battalion's responsibilities and official transfer of the mission to the incoming battalion, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
Task Force Iron Gray concludeds security mission in East Africa
1:59 PM1/12/2022
Lt. Col. James Tierney, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Wolfe, senior enlisted leader, 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), unfurls the battalion flag during a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The uncasing of the regimental colors signifies the battalion's assumption of responsibility and official transfer of the security force mission from the outgoing 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray. The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)
From Iron Gray to Red Dragon: National Guard infantry units support East Africa mission
1:59 PM1/12/2022
U.S. Army National Guard battalion, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, cased the unit's regimental colors to signify handing responsibility for the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s security forces mission over to the 1-116th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 8, 2022.
A Japan Self-Defense Force Soldiers collects a single round of ammunition during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A U.S. Soldier and French Soldier exchange contact information during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A French Soldier moves into a steady firing position during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
U.S. Army Soldiers compete in a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A U.S. Soldier competes in a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A Djiboutian soldier and Japanese Self-Defense Force Soldier run to retrieve ammunition during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A French Soldier runs to the firing line during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A Japan Self-Defense Force Soldier fires at a target during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
A Djiboutian soldier crosses the finish line after competing in a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa.
(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
U.S. Soldiers from B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pose for a group photo with Japanese and French soldiers at the conclusion of a coalition rifle marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. CJTF-HOA hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute match for Djiboutian, French and Japanese Soldiers. CJTF-HOA regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
French soldiers swiftly collect ammunition during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
A U.S. Army Soldier scores a target during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
A U.S. Soldier marks a French soldier's target during a coalition marksmanship competition at the Djibouti Range Complex, Djibouti, Dec. 11, 2021. U.S. Army B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray (TFIG), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), hosted a variation of the Army's 9-minute Match for Djiboutian, French, Japanese and U.S. service members. CJTF-HOA regularly leverages collaborative training opportunities with allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to synchronize efforts throughout East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)