U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Otis Yeatts, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron commander, shows Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller, a view from one of the perimeter posts at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller toured Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier as part of her orientation to the U.S. presence in Africa. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller travels to Djibouti
11/16/2015
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller, travelled to Djibouti to visit Camp Lemonnier and Chebelley Airfield to meet with various counterparts to discuss international security issues and international anti-piracy efforts.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is greeted by Amb. Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa commander, upon arrival at Camp Lemonnier, Nov.12, 2015. James met with the ambassador, senior leaders from Camp Lemonnier and CJTF-HOA as well as Airmen working at Chebelley Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to a group of Airmen at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov.12, 2015. During her visit, James spoke at an all-call where she answered Airmen's questions and provided updates about current issues around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, met with military members during her tour of the country, Nov. 12, 2015. She took time to speak to Airmen individually and learn what they do and how they support the East African fight against terrorism.
Veterans of the French Somali Battalion observe events during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. The veterans from World War II were guests of honor for the event.
French Air Force Brig. Gen. Phillip Montocchio, salutes while reviewing troops during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Montocchio is the commanding officer for all French forces in Djibouti and was the officiating officer for the event.
The officiating party salutes the colors of the 5th Foreign Infantry Regiment during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the end of hostilities in World War I.
The flag of the French Somali Battalion is displayed during the Armistice Day ceremony at the French Marine Base, Nov. 11, 2015. Troops from the Horn of Africa and Yemen carried the flag through both world wars.
