Secretary of Defense Visits Camp Lemonnier

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll speaks to the U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Craishod Norris, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa foreign liaison officer coordinator, after awarding him with a coin during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 25, 2023. Secretary Austin's visit to CLDJ is a part of his trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola to strengthen partnerships and enhance regional security in Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)



By Sgt. Jalen Miller Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Sep 26, 2023
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