Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members and Djibouti citizens celebrated Djibouti’s Independence Day June 27, 2015, signifying 38 years since the country declared it’s independence from France. Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants marched along the parade route, while the band played festive songs.
By Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, CJTF-HOACamp Lemonnier, DjiboutiJun 30, 2015
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members attend a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. CJTF-HOA is a U.S. military headquarters that partners with Djibouti in order to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Marching band members play music and dance during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti becoming a sovereign nation. Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants marched along the parade route, while the band played festive songs. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A Djiboutian marching band plays festive music during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, marking 38 years since it became a sovereign nation. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Djibouti’s service members drive a military vehicle during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman) (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA commanding general, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA commanding general, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.
152nd ESC supports forensic analysis center operations
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company build a sunshade structure over the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 5, 2025.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa change of command from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, outgoing CJTF-HOA commanding general, to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, incoming CJTF-HOA commanding general, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 19, 2025.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan, left, incoming 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment commander, stands by during the 1-58th assumption of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 9, 2025.