303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Special Mission Aviator simulates ‘Stand Ready’ with GAU-2 Mini-Gun

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Antonio Jimenez, 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, simulates ‘stand ready’ with the GAU-2 mini-gun at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Jan. 26, 2015. This position is taken if and when they need to provide combat air support during any rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

By Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma , CJTF-HOA Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Feb 18, 2015

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U.S. Forces Conclude Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia

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U.S. Forces Conduct Series of Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

(this is an update to the previous August 1, 2025 press release)

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U.S. Africa Command Quarterly Civilian Harm Assessment Report

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(this is an update to the previous August 1, 2025 press release)

United States Africa Command

303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Special Mission Aviator simulates ‘Stand Ready’ with GAU-2 Mini-Gun