Capt. Thomas Wallin, right, the commanding officer
Capt. Thomas Wallin, right, the commanding officer for the Ground Combat Element, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, passes orders to Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a team leader with Special... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF) travel on a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2013. The EARF deployed to ... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
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The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan,
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Marines Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
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Anthony Lodiong studies the reproductive organs of
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour reflects on his
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U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF), unload gear and supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF... More
The family of Airman 1st Class Nyarauch Chuol, passenger
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Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, a U.S. Army logistician with
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, a U.S. Army logistician with the 10th Sustainment Brigade, hands out $50 to families in support of the Save the Children cash transfer project in South Sudan. There are 10 states that make... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo with Amb. Thomas Hushek, U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, in Juba, ... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules to redeploy to Djibouti after being relieved by other members of their te... More
U.S. and French servicemembers pose for a group photo
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Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, an automated logistical specialist,
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Sgt. Scott G. Campbell, a Marine with Special-Purpose
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U.S. Army Col. Chad Hackley, director of intelligence,
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U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force unload gear and supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF has bee... More
A procession of vehicles arrives at an airfield in
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Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force prepare
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
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Boston Marathon, Afghanistan, Louisiana
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, an automated logistical specialist assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner, crosses the finish line after running 26.2 miles during a Boston Marathon satellite run... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF), unload gear and supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
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As a part of the Camp Carroll Cinco de Mayo celebration,
As a part of the Camp Carroll Cinco de Mayo celebration, a Bubble Soccer Tournament took place on Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Cody Nelson)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo with Charles Moore, deputy head of mission assigned to the British... More
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, a U.S. Army logistician with
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, a U.S. Army logistician with the 10th Sustainment Brigade, stands with children of a cattle village in the Upper Nile State after conducting a household survey to determine the malnutritio... More
A U.S. Army Soldier with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
A U.S. Army Soldier with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF) travels on a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2013. The EARF deployed t... More
Sergeant Miguel A. Infante, a reconnaissance Marine
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F-16 rests as hardened aircraft shelter door closes for night
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Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel on
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Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, a Marine with Special-Purpose
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Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, with Special-Purpose Marine
Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, accounts for passengers on a manifest in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel from the U.S. Embassy,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour, Combined Joint
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, non-commissioned officer in charge of religious affairs, gives school supplies to local children in Djibouti Dec. 15, 2013. Pour’s ... More
Senior Airman Joel Valdez, left, 51st Maintenance Operation
Senior Airman Joel Valdez, left, 51st Maintenance Operation Squadron lead crew member, and Senior Airman Steven Davarich, 51st Maintenance Operation Squadron lead crew member, secure a missile onto an A-10 Thun... More
U.S. Army Maj. Marcus Miller, special technical operations
U.S. Army Maj. Marcus Miller, special technical operations chief, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa re-packs his parachute after a static line jump with American and coalition partners, outsi... More
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel on
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel on a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to support with an ordered departure in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 18, 2013. At the request of th... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), listens to Alec Augustine-Marciel, a political officer assigned to the U.S. Embassy ... More
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Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
Counterterrorism course graduation includes first South Sudanese
The premier counterterrorism course helmed by the Department of Defense and the German Ministry of Defense graduated Aug. 2, wrapping up five weeks of study on terrorism its origins and more. At a ceremony held... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour, non-commissioned
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour, non-commissioned officer in charge of religious affairs with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, greets Airman 1st Class Pamela Thompson, 81st Expeditionary Rescue... More
Guor Maker, a trainee at Air Force Basic Military Training,
Guor Maker, a trainee at Air Force Basic Military Training, supports a wingman taking a physical fitness test Jan. 30, 2018 at the 324th Training Squadron’s physical training pad at Join Base San Antonio-Lackla... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meets with James Hope, United Stated Agency for International Development (USAID) co... More
Marines Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Marines Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response guide U.S. citizens down the flight line in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel from the U.S. Embassy, Jan. 3, 2014. A squa... More
U.S. Army Maj. Marcus Miller, special technical operations
U.S. Army Maj. Marcus Miller, special technical operations chief, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands at attention after being presented his French Jump Wings at a ceremony on the French... More
Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a team leader with Special-Purpose
Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a team leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, leads the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, the Honorable Susan D. Page, down the flight lin... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, a Marine with Special-Purpose
Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, accounts for passengers on a manifest at Entebbe, Uganda, after safely evacuating them from the U.S. Embass... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF), unload gear and supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF... More
Anthony Lodiong (center) is hanging out with some classmates
Anthony Lodiong (center) is hanging out with some classmates from primary secondary school, 1998. Primary secondary school was located in the Adjumani district in northern Uganda, which is about 50 miles away f... More
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel depart
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel depart an U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Juba, South Sudan, to support with an ordered departure in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 18, 2013. At the request of the U.... More
U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. David Ray, special projects NCO,
U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. David Ray, special projects NCO, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, inspects his parachute during a training event with French Forces ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour endured many hardships
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deng Pour endured many hardships as one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” Today he is an airman assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa as the noncommissioned officer in ch... More
Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a team leader with Special-Purpose
Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a team leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, stands security on a flight line in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel from the U.S. Emb... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meets with David Shearer, special representative of the Secretary-General for South ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) greets Yasunori Nishida, Japan vice-minister of defense for international affairs, at Camp Lemon... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Briana Quintana performs an
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Briana Quintana performs an axel clean and press during Osan’s Strongest Warrior Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2019. The competition involved five events to incl... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), poses for a photo with South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) Chief of Military... More
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel depart
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force travel depart an U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Juba, South Sudan, to support with an ordered departure in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 18, 2013. At the request of the U.... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
A French Forces soldier prepares to land on a drop
A French Forces soldier prepares to land on a drop zone after a High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) jump outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 29, 2019. American service members and coalition partners jumped t... More
Sgt. John T. Kelly, left, a radio operator with
Sgt. John T. Kelly, left, a radio operator with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, calls in a status update during an evacuation of personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Suda... More
Staff Sgt. Zachary Johnson, 736th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Zachary Johnson, 736th Security Forces Squadron squad leader, thanks his teammates for their valiant effort during a game of foot volleyball July 25, 2019, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Aft... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF) load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2013. The EARF deployed to So... More
Anthony Lodiong (right) stands with two cousins on
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Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet,
Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, commend Marine Embassy Guards stationed at the U.S. embassy in Korea. Adm. Haney's visit to the embassy was part of a two-day visit to the Korean Peninsula to ... More
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, automated logistical specialist
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, automated logistical specialist also assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade provides direction to a couple of local nati... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF), prepare to transport gear and supplies in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF has been positioned at ... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force, load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules to redeploy to Djibouti after being relieved by other members of their t... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, a Marine with Special-Purpose
Master Sgt. Robert Gupton, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, accounts for passengers on a manifest at Entebbe, Uganda, after safely evacuating them from the U.S. Embass... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Cecil Piazza, commander, 411th Civil
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Cecil Piazza, commander, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, walks away from the drop zone after a static-line jump with American and coalitio... More
Captain Hayden W. Wellborn, a platoon commander with
Captain Hayden W. Wellborn, a platoon commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, talks to his Marines after a readiness drill in Entebbe, Uganda, Jan. 21, 2014. The Marines and... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) meets with Yasunori Nishida, Japan vice-minister of defense for international affairs, at Camp L... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meets with Charles Moore, deputy head of mission assigned to the British Embassy in ... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force prepare to transport gear and supplies in Juba, South Sudan, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF has been positioned at the U.S.... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meets with David Shearer, special representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response help U.S. citizens into a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel fro... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response unload luggage from a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane at Entebbe, Uganda, after safely evacuating citizens from the U.S. Embassy ... More
Sgt. Joseph A. Moon, a communications chief with
Sgt. Joseph A. Moon, a communications chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, unloads luggage from a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules airplane at Entebbe, Uganda, after safely evac... More