A U.S. Soldier assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), loads an M2A1 machine gun during a mounted live-fire exercise in Arta, Djibouti, Jan. 8, 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 Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo).
<br>Unit: 1st Combat Camera Squadron
Barry Loo
Taken on 8 February 2016
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