Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa sing the Army Song at the conclusion of a patching ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. More than 150 soldiers were awarded their combat patch during the ceremony which has roots dating back to 1918. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Col. Kelly Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ3-5-7 director, salutes Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA commanding general, beginning a patching ceremony for soldiers at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The patching ceremony is a time-honored tradition with roots dating back to World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Maj. Martin Stufflebeam, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ-1 deputy director, places a combat patch on one of more than 150 soldiers awarded the patch during a ceremony held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124, 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 for their service during the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Camp Lemonnier
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work serves Thanksgiving lunch to members of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 26, 2015. After visiting much of the base, Work took the opportunity to sit down and eat a Thanksgiving meal with members of the camp. The group discussed changes across the Department of Defense and their deployment experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Camp Lemonnier
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with soldiers from Delta Co. 2-124, Florida Army National Guard Nov. 26, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. While visiting the quick response force unit, Work discussed changes across the Department of Defense and answered questions from many of the soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Camp Lemonnier
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with NCOs from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 26, 2015. After visiting much of the base, Work took the opportunity to sit down and eat a Thanksgiving meal with members of the camp. The group discussed changes across the Department of Defense and their deployment experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Camp Lemonnier
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)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
75th EAS delivers force protection assets
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)
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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: U.S. Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: U.S. Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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.