A U.S. Soldier with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd

A U.S. Soldier with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's (CJTF-HOA) East African Response Force, conducts small arms training in Arta, Djibouti, May 3, 2016. Through unified action with U.S. and international partners in East Africa, CJTF-HOA conducts security force assistance, executes military engagement, provides force protection, and provides military support to regional counter-violent extremist organization operations in order to support aligned regional efforts, ensure regional access and freedom of movement, and protect U.S. interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rion Ehrman)