A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 75th

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, which supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conducts aerial operations onboard a C-130J Super Hercules near Djibouti, April 5, 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)