A cap bearing the Japanese Training Squadron insignia sits atop a table here July 13. The newly commissioned Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force officers visited Camp Lemonnier to learn more about its mission and that of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The mission of CJTF-HOA, one of the U.S. Africa Command components stationed at Camp Lemonnier, is to conduct operations in the combined joint operations area to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and coalition interests.