Some 200 airmen deployed to support the Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa do more than deliver supplies, provide medical care, and handle search and rescue—they “try to change peoples opinions” about Americans, says CMSgt. John Harris, command chief for the JTF-HOA area of responsibility. TSgt. Greg Bluethmann reports that many US military personnel take time to visit in the community near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, working to change attitudes about Americans through such endeavors as English Discussion Groups.
The U.S. military is maintaining a beefed-up presence in the Middle East, including fighters and air defense assets, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities June 22 and subsequent retaliation by the Iranians against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
