Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Reinforced (VMM) 261 REIN, gives direction while loading an MV-22B Osprey at an undisclosed location, Nov. 19, 2023. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) helps counter transnational threats and malign actors, protects interests, responds to crises, and strengthens alliances and partnerships to advance national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity through defense, diplomacy and development (3D’s) activities. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Sm


Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Reinforced (VMM) 261 REIN, gives direction while loading an MV-22B Osprey at an undisclosed location, Nov. 19, 2023. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) helps counter transnational threats and malign actors, protects interests, responds to crises, and strengthens alliances and partnerships to advance national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity through defense, diplomacy and development (3D’s) activities. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)


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