Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124 of the Florida Army National Guard Nov. 26, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. During his visit to the camp, Work met with members of the quick response force to thank them and other camp service members for their service during the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
During his visit to Camp Lemonnier, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work met with service members to speak about current themes across the Department of Defense and their individual deployment experiences. To conclude his visit, members of the camp joined Work for a Thanksgiving meal.
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, instructs a forklift operator to lower cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 75th EAS’ C-130J aircrews fly a wide range of missions, including the timely movement of the East Africa Response Force in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, uses hand signals to communicate directions with a forklift behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The 75th EAS’ C-130J aircrews fly a wide range of missions, including the timely movement of the East Africa Response Force in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The shipment, which consisted of a Humvee and equipment, is one of several coordinated shipments between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Logistics Operations Center and the 75th EAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Airmen from the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron push a pallet of equipment into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The flexible design of the C-130J enables it to be configured for many different missions, including airlift, air-ground and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The flexible design of the C-130J enables it to be configured for many different missions, including airlift, air-ground and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a K Loader behind a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The shipment, which consisted of a Humvee and equipment, is one of several coordinated shipments between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Joint Logistics Operations Center and the 75th EAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Once delivered to a forward operating location, Charlie Co. 2-124, will use the Humvee to increase their force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a Humvee inside a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The Humvee was delivered to members of Charlie Co. 2-124, Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, at a forward operating location. Task Force Seminole provides force protection throughout Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Staff Sgt. Whitney Woolverson, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle and additional cargo were delivered to Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, which is deployed to a forward operating location in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Senior Airman Zachary McGhee, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a Charlie Co. 2-124 up-armored Humvee into a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 24, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The vehicle was delivered to a forward operating location where it will be used to conduct patrols and increase force protection posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Airmen from the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron used a C-130J Super Hercules to deliver a Humvee and other equipment from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to a forward operating location. The force protection assets were delivered to members of Charlie Co. 2-214, Task Force Seminole of the Florida Army National Guard, which is a response force for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's area of responsibility.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller watches an aircraft recovery while speaking with U.S. Air Force Maj. Shane Molosky, 33rd Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller visited Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier to understand the many types of operations the United States supports in Djibouti and throughout East Africa.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller greets soldiers from Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment assigned to Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 14, 2015. Gottemoeller met with service members from Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier during her tour of Djibouti. As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary of State on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament.
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)
