10:28 AM5/24/2021

Two U.S. Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) provided updated communications equipment to the Burundi Army signal team in Bujumbura, Burundi, to reestablish the African Data Sharing Network.

2:32 PM5/15/2021

Distinguished guests and visitors rendered courtesies during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Due to social distancing, the change of command ceremony was attended by a small number of invited guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, in-coming commander, speaks to the audience during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Zana expressed his appreciation for being able to once again join the CJTF-HOA team and our allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), hands the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) task force flag to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, in-coming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Prior to serving as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa, Zana was the Deputy Commanding General of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives the Defense Superior Service Medal from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The Defense Superior Service Medal is award to those who have rendered superior meritorious service while serving in a position of high responsibility and in a joint service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks to the audience during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Flora thanked his command staff, distinguished visitors and CJTF-HOA teammates for a rewarding experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

Distinguished guest and visitors watch the change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C.Flora. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), speaks during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The ceremony was held to relinquish command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana (left), incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (middle), outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA, and U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), salute during the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during a change of command ceremony, May 15, 2021, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Zana previously served as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (left), commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), passes the command guide-on to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana (right), incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Townsend acted as the presiding general for the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. service members and partner forces render courtesies during the national anthem at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The ceremony was held to relinquish command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

2:32 PM5/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (front), commander of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (middle), outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and Maj. Gen. William Zana (end), incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, prepare for the start of a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Zana is familiar with the CJTF-HOA mission as this is his second time at the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

2:31 PM5/15/2021

CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI, May 15, 2021 – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), presided over the ceremony.

8:05 AM5/15/2021

6:41 AM5/13/2021

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a coin during the French Desert Commando Course graduation at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 10, 2021. Guebre was coined for his excellent work as a translator and medic during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)

6:41 AM5/13/2021

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, helps translate during a combative lesson at Le centre d'entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. The course is a multi-day course that challenges both U.S. and French Soldiers by challenging participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

6:41 AM5/13/2021

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempts the water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. Guebre learned to swim a week before the start of the course in order to participate and challenge himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Davis)

6:41 AM5/13/2021

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), passes out water during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)

6:41 AM5/13/2021

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Issaka Guebre, a combat medic with Civil Affairs East Africa Southern European Task Force (CA-EA SETAF), in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), rucks in preparation for a night ambush exercise during the French Desert Commando Course at Le centre d’entraînement au combat de Djibouti (CECAD) in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 4, 2021. A mix of Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the course to test their physical abilities and learn combat and survival skills from their French counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling)