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Happy Independence Day, Republic of Djibouti 🇩🇯
Every morning on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the colors of the Republic of Djibouti fly next to the flag of the United States, and the national anthems of both countries are played.
#Djibouti
#Independence
#45years
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Evacuated U.S. Embassy Khartoum personnel embraced after landing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on April 23.
Camp Lemonnier played a role in enabling this U.S. operation to safely evacuate embassy staff from Sudan.
📸
@USNavy
MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
@CJTFHOA
@USAfricaCommand
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Welcome to Camp Lemonnier!
This morning
@SecDef
Lloyd J. Austin lll touched down at CLDJ, and during his trip to
#Djibouti
, he will meet with senior officials to discuss ongoing military cooperation and further collaboration.
@DeptofDefense
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We are honored to welcome
@SecDef
to Camp Lemonnier and support this significant visit.
Wheels down in 🇩🇯Djibouti. I’ll meet with President Guelleh and Defense Minister Bourhan to reinforce the strong defense relationship between our countries. I’ll also visit our troops at Camp Lemonnier.
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🇩🇯 Happy Independence Day Djibouti!🇩🇯
This morning Camp Lemonnier and
@CJTFHOA
leadership attended the annual independence celebration.
This event was an opportunity to show support for our shared goal of regional security and stability.
📸 MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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CLDJ recently hosted its annual Iftar meal for deployed U.S. service members from across the camp, including
@CJTFHOA
, and invited local Djiboutian community members to join in the celebration.
Read the full story here:
📸 by MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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.
@BU_tweets
NROTC alums serve together 29 years later
@USMC
Brig. Gen. Jackson, class of 1994, and
@USNavy
Capt. Krauss, class of 1995, serve together again in Djibouti, Africa, 6,000 miles from where they first met at Boston University.
Read more here:
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“This installation is the epitome of jointness.”
@SecDef
Lloyd J. Austin lll met with and spoke to deployed Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen at Camp Lemonnier who work daily to ensure stability and security in the region.
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We be jammin’ 🎶
@USNavyEurope
band performed for deployed U.S. service members, allies, and partners during a performance at
#CLDJ
.
This performance is a part of the maritime exercise
#CutlassExpress2023
where the band will perform and hold workshops across
#Djibouti
.
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Together as
#partners
Today, Camp Lemonnier celebrates
#partnerappreciationday
in recognition of 21 years of partnership with
#Djibouti
. Our strong ties with our partners and allies enable our missions and operations throughout the region.
📸 by: MC2 Rion Codrington
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Working together to get the job done 🛠️
The 450th Civil Affairs Battalion organized a group of volunteers to deliver picnic tables and restore desks at a school in Ali Oune, Djibouti.
📸 by MC2 Codrington
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Partnership at Camp Lemonnier
#449AEG
’s 75th EAS recently held an aircraft maintenance knowledge exchange with the
@JMSDF_PAO
to strengthen cooperation between aircraft maintenance units in
#Djibouti
.
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Attention on deck! 🇯🇵🇺🇸
@USNavy
Capt. Krauss, commanding officer of CLDJ recently welcome aboard
@JGSDF_pr
Col. Suzuki, the incoming commanding officer of Self-Defense Forces Base Djibouti.
#Navypartnership
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Keeping us safe!
Today, we introduce Camp Lemonnier’s youngest military working dog from our kennel - Master at Arms Chief Roy (D403).
#MilitaryWorkingDog
📷 by: MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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Celebrating art and culture 🖼️👨🏾🎨
Djiboutian artisans and U.S. service members came together for a cultural exchange of art, ideas and conversation at CLDJ's biannual bazaar.
Camp Lemonnier has hosted bazaars for 16 years to connect U.S. service members with the local community.
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Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of
@USNavyEurope
band performing with local
#Djiboutian
musicians during a concert recording for Radio Television Djibouti (RTD).
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Kicking it with the Crew ⚽
Recently, all-star soccer legends Ashley Nick, Natasha Kai, Marci Jobson, and Sarah Huffman hit the field at Camp Lemonnier to practice and play with deployed service members.
Thank you for coming out!
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Setting the example.
Capt. Suzanne Krauss, CLDJ’s commanding officer, awarded MA2 Isaac Meza with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. MA2 Meza responded to a vehicle collision where he pulled a trapped victim from a burning car on August 21, 2020.
📸 SW2 Kyle Wilson
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While it may be 2 a.m. here in Djibouti, service members currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier are pumped up and ready to watch
@Eagles
vs.
@Chiefs
in
#SuperBowlLVII
.
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Charting the Course to
#BullShark23
U.S. and Djiboutian forces demonstrated their operational capabilities in Exercise Bull Shark.
CLDJ and
@CJTFHOA
host the biannual Bull Shark maritime personnel recovery exercise to strengthen our
#partnership
and bolster interoperability.
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#DYK
Camp Lemonnier will host Djiboutian artisans and vendors for the biannual bazaar this weekend.
The bazaar allows us to connect further as one community by offering a venue for cultural exchange of art, ideas and conversation.
Read more here:
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Always improving!
Members of Camp Lemonnier’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Expeditionary Medical Facility recently participated in a training exercise simulating a natural disaster.
📷 LT. Ofori, MC1 Olvera Tristán, ET2 Villamiel
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We will never forget them.
Marines from VMM-364 hosted a 5k memorial run across Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to continue the legacy of Capt. Nicholas Losapio, Capt. John Sax, Cpl. Nathan Carlson, Cpl. Seth Rasmuson, & Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland.
Read more:
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Tackling navigation
Djiboutian sailors went underway to demonstrate their navigation skills for MSRON 11’s new advanced navigation training course.
This training taught Djiboutian sailors how to apply traditional map charting to electronic navigation systems.
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Building Friendship in Djibouti
@USMC
VMM-364 (REIN) supported a 450th Civil Affairs Battalion renovation project at a local primary school outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
📸 by MC2 Rion Codrington
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🇩🇯 Securing the Port 🛥️
MSRON 11 Sailors provide security for the USS Indianapolis while in the Port of Djibouti. MSRON 11 supports CLDJ by providing 24/7 port security for visiting U.S. naval vessels.
📸 by: IT1 Brett L. Carlson
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Time to Pay The Rent.
Recently,
@NationalGuardNY
Task Force Wolfhound hosted the famous
@USArmy
'Best Warrior Competition' inviting Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and an Airman at
#CLDJ
to compete.
📷 by Airman 1st Class Mitchell Corley
@CJTFHOA
@DeptofDefense
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Camp Lemonnier’s security department held a Military Working Dog (MWD) demonstration to showcase our current dog teams. CLDJ's military working dog teams provide security, anti-terrorism and force protection support aboard the installation.
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CAPT Krauss &
@CJTFHOA_CG
Shawley recently toured the
@jmsdf_pao_eng
Destroyer Makinami in the Port of Djibouti, May 10.
Leaders and crew briefed various functions of the Makinami, and their accomplishments over the deployment.
#NavyPartnership
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Both of the U.S. and Japanese units support air operations that promote regional security and stability.
Read more here:
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Charting the Course to
#BullShark23
, Sea Sisters Style!
The group of servicewomen from MSRON 11 conducted training with 21 servicewomen from the Djibouti Coast Guard to prepare for the 2023 Bull Shark exercise.
📸 MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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Passing football and turkey 🦃🏈
@USAfricaCommand
Gen. Langley came to celebrate Thanksgiving with CLDJ and
@CJTFHOA
in
#Djibouti
.
Service members came together as a community to play flag football and enjoy a meal served by Gen. Langley, CLDJ and CJTF-HOA leaders.
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@DOD_Policy
Dr. Karlin recently toured CLDJ facilities during a visit to
#Djibouti
with
@USAfricaCommand
Gen. Michael Langley.
Read more here:
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More photos from the evacuation of U.S. Embassy Khartoum to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on April 23 have been released.
📸
@USNavy
MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán,
@usairforce
Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell, and Staff Sgt Joseph LeVeille
@CJTFHOA
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This
#PurpleHeartDay
we recognized U.S. service members wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. Thank you for your service.
🎨 by MC2 Codrington
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Welcome
@USNAVY
MSRON 11 to CLDJ!
During a change of charge ceremony MSRON 11 relieved MSRON 8 on May 24.
Read more about MSRON 8 accomplishments over the past 6 months at CLDJ:
📸 MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
This morning
#CLDJ
celebrated the 130th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer. The importance of the CPO cannot be stressed enough, their deckplate leadership, technical expertise, and ownership makes our
@USNavy
strong.
#HappyBirthdayChiefs
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Who's ready for a treat?🐾
Recently, military working dogs and their handlers assigned to CLDJ’s Security Dept. performed familiarization training on
@USMC
VMM-364 (REIN) MV-22B Ospreys at Camp Lemonnier.
📷 by
@usairforce
Staff Sgt. Aaron Irvin
@USMCFEA
@DeptofDefense
@USNavy
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Good boy 🎾
Meet Master at Arms 2nd Class Duncan (B001) a six-year-old Labrador Retriever who loves playing fetch with his handler Master at Arms 3rd Class Joshua Owens.
📷 by: MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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Training together and ensuring readiness
@USAirForce
Staff Sgt. Kelly Shea with MWD Jenette, & Staff Sgt. Josue Gonzalez-Rubio with MWD Bandi participated in flight familiarization training.
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🎉 🎊 🎆 Wishing You a Happy New Year from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti 🎆 🎊 🎉
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Best partner around 🪢
Meet MA1 Ivo (B278), a five-year-old Belgian Malinois, who loves toys, especially ropes, and his handler, MA2 Daniel Romanello.
Ivo and Romanello have been a team for a year and have a strong bond.
📷 MC1 Maria Olvera
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Meet U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Pierre Nadela who volunteered to deploy with MSRON 11 to CLDJ where he operates, maintains, and repairs the patrol boats that protect U.S. ships in the Port of Djibouti.
📸 IS3 Charles LaDelle
Learn more about MSRON 11:
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Meet Senior Chief Master at Arms BB (B116) a six-year-old Labrador Retriever who is deployed to CLDJ.
BB’s handler, MAC Matthew Young, considers BB to be the most famous Military Working Dog on Camp Lemonnier due to his playful disposition and cute smile.
📷MC1 Maria A. Olvera
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Todos Somos Uno.
Este
#MesdelPatrimonioHispano
reconocemos y honramos las muchas contribuciones que los hispanoamericanos han hecho aquí en
#CLDJ
y en el
@DeptofDefense
, así como en nuestra Nación.
@CJTFHOA
@USAfricaCommand
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Building an unbreakable bond through loyalty, trust, and a bit of fun 🐾
Meet Master at Arms 1st Class Mmamou (B208) a five-year-old Belgian Malinois who loves toys and learning new obedience tasks with her handler Master at Arms 2nd Class Noah Thristy.
📷 by: MC1 Maria A. Olvera
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“Good morning! How may I help you this morning,” rings the enthusiastic greeting that incoming personnel reporting to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, are met with from PS2 David S. Covert as they enter the Personnel Support Office...
@navy_reserve
|
@USNavy
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Get your coin! 🪙
CLDJ’s Joint Forces 5 recently hosted CoinCon where service members were able to purchase items like coins, patches, and clothing from various units at Camp Lemonnier.
📸 by MC2 Codrington
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CLDJ and
@CJTFHOA
senior leaders met with Djiboutian Sous-Préfet de Damerjog, Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, and village elders today for a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier’s Islamic cemetery. Read more about this joint cultural event:
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Ready for take-off 🛫
@usairforce
Civil Engineering Center recently flew to
#Djibouti
to conduct an airfield assessment at
#CLDJ
.
The team sampled 60 portions of our airfield to help ensure the sustainability of vital flight operations in the region.
@AirForceCE
@HQUSAFEAFAF
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Another one in the basket! 🏀
@NBA
Legends Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues, Michael Cooper, Mario Chalmers and Jerome Williams the courts with service members deployed to CLDJ. Thank you for visiting!
@ArmedForcesEnt
📸 by MC2 Rion Codrington
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Happy Birthday
@USArmy
- we are proud to serve with you here at CLDJ!
Today we cut cake at
@Camp_Lemonnier
to celebrate
@USArmy
248th Birthday I am proud to serve with all of my fellow Soldiers within our formation & on our flanks here in East Africa as we continue to answer the call to support & defend the United States of America!
#ArmyBday
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Last but not least 🫶
Meet MA3 Class Debi (B403), a five-year-old Belgian Malinois, who is the best in CLDJ’s kennel at tug-of-war.
Debi and her handler MASN Zion Gonzales have been a team for the last three months and this is their first deployment together.
📷 MC1 Maria Olvera
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Happy Birthday,
@USNavy
🎂🎉
For 248 years, the U.S. Navy has stood watch 24/7, on the ready to deter emergent threats and keep America safe.
While forward deployed service members celebrate here at CLDJ, we remain
#AlwaysReady
.
🎨 by MC2 Codrington
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Force protection ready
Meet Master at Arms 1st Class Jery (A487) a six-year-old German Shepherd who is deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, for the second time.
📷 by: MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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CLDJ is taking part in the
#22PushupChallenge
to support veterans and raise awareness for their mental health. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis at
#CLDJ
call 1-911 or 988.
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Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa commander visits CLDJ
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of
@USMCFEA
met with Marines from Raging Bulls VMM-261 (REIN) at Camp Lemonnier and Marine Air Control Squadron 2 (MACS-2).
📸 by: MC2 Christopher Thomas
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Yesterday, a crane lifted the top of the new water tower, contractors worked on the top's placement, and CLDJ neared completion of the Elevated Water Tower Project! 💪⚓
#CampLemonnier
#Teamwork
#SeaBee
@CNREURAFCENT
@USNavy
@USAfricaCommand
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CLDJ's Expeditionary Medical Facility veterinary team practiced military working dog first-response techniques on a K-9 medical training mannequin. The joint training event simulated ground medical evacuation and Role I veterinary care during emergencies.
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"I will never forget this experience," said Musician Second Class Raymond Laffoon, 'Flagship' rock band drummer.
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Meet IT3 Ida Shepherd, who recently deployed to CLDJ as MSRON 11’s Tactical Operations Center Watch Supervisor, working to ensure information flows in a timely and orderly manner.
Learn more about MSRON 11:
@USNavy
@USAfricaCommand
#Djibouti
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Protecting the shore and sea⚓
Sailors currently deployed with MSRON 8 at
#CLDJ
provide security and force protection that keeps U.S. service members, vessels, and assets in the world’s busiest shipping route safe.
Read the full story here:
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This Memorial Day, CLDJ honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending the freedom and democracy of our nation.
📸 by: MC1 Maria A. Olvera Tristán
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Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 conducts a personnel transfer off the Gulf of Aden.
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For the Red, White and Blue 🇺🇸
CLDJ kicked off the 4th of the July weekend with it’s annual MWR block party.
📸 by MC2 Codrington
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The opening ceremony for
@USAfricaCommand
&
@USNavyEurope
#CutlassExpress2023
maritime exercise officially kicked off today.
Read about the opening ceremony:
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Celebrating the 46th Djiboutian Independence Day with our partners and friends over the last few day in
#Djibouti
will be something we will always remember and are honored to be a part of. 🇺🇸🇩🇯
Happy Independence Day to Djibouti! 🇩🇯 We salute the strength & resilience of the Djiboutian people. Your nation's journey is a testament to the power of progress. We stand with you as a steadfast friend
@IsmailOguelleh
@USAfricaCommand
@Camp_Lemonnier
@US_Emb_Djibouti
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Building bridges to new connections
Friends of Africa recently unveiled a new project at the Decan Wildlife Refuge to CLDJ and
@CJTFHOA
leadership.
This project allowed U.S. service members to volunteer and help the local community in
#Djibouti
.
@CJTFHOA_CG
@USAfricaCommand
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Preparing for
#CutlassExpress2023
Recently,
@USNavy
MSRON 8, assigned to
#CLDJ
, partnered with Sailors from Djibouti and Japan on visit, board, search, and seizure tactics.
Read how this trilateral training prepared U.S. & Djiboutian Sailors for
#CE23
:
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Connecting as a community makes us stronger neighbors
For over 16 years, CLDJ's Bazaar has been an opportunity for the Djiboutian economy to grow. It allows local vendors to exchange their artistry and connect with U.S. service members
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#NewOrleans
native,
@JesuitNOLA
graduate honored as
#CLDJ
Hero in the Spotlight.
#Congratulations
MC2 Colin Sens. ⚓️💪
@USNavy
@navy_reserve
@CNREURAFCENT
@NOLAnews
Click the link for the full story!👇
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#PartnershipsMatter
The recent
#CE23
opening ceremony, with our African partners & allies, focused on the partnerships that will help us overcome challenges in the region together.
We are happy to be a part of the upcoming events with
@CJTFHOA_CG
@CJTFHOA
.
I was honored to attend
#CE23
opening ceremony with my Djiboutian friends alongside RADM Nowakowski
@US5thFleet
and
@US_Emb_Djibouti
#CE2023
improves interoperability among African partners & allies for maritime safety & security in Africa
@USAfricaCommand
@CENTCOM
@USNavyEurope
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CLDJ 2023 Year in Review
Revisit Camp Lemonnier highlights with CLDJ’s year in review:
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Read more about the history of Camp Lemonnier here:
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Introduction to Forensics 101
@RealNCIS
,
@SETAF_Africa
’s Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center, and the Djiboutian Coast Guard honed in on their investigation skills at a recent engagement.
The teams learned about evidence processing for criminal proceedings.
@US_Emb_Djibouti
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At Camp Lemonnier, we enable operations in the Horn of Africa, and look forward to
@SecDef
visiting
#Djibouti
.
Wheels up at
@Andrews_JBA
en route to Africa to visit 🇩🇯Djibouti, 🇰🇪Kenya, and 🇦🇴Angola to reaffirm our enduring commitment to the region, discuss African-led solutions to mutual security challenges, and underscore the importance of our partnerships on the continent.
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree
CLDJ kicked off the holidays at the annual tree lighting ceremony hosted by MWR, complete with carols and a visit from Santa and his elves.
Seasonal events allow service members to share in traditional celebrations while away from home.
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Relax, you’re on island time!
CLDJ’s service members came together to enjoy the musical talents of Hawaiian reggae artist Kelandy Diaz at a MWR concert.
@ArmedForcesEnt
📸 by MC2 Rion Codrington
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I am Groot.
Recently, service members at CLDJ had the opportunity to see an advance screening of the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie.
Read more here:
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Enabling readiness through medicine ⚕️
Partner nations’ medical practitioners in
#Djibouti
came to CLDJ to share knowledge at the Expeditionary Medical Facility’s International Medical Conference.
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.
@USMarine
'Purple Foxes' are getting the job done! Marines assigned to VMM-364 (REIN) 'Purple Foxes' conduct routine maintenance and daily inspections on MV-22B Ospreys on Camp Lemonnier.
📷 by SW2 Kyle Wilson
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Navigating the water as partners
Guiding our partners on electronic navigation systems across the Port of
#Djibouti
enables maritime security and ensures freedom of the seas.
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This
#PrideMonth
meet
@usairforce
Senior Airman Amanda "Mandie" Brown, aircrew flight equipment specialist, from the 75th EAS.
“While I am in the Air Force at CLDJ, I ended up meeting Navy and Army service members from the community who I rely on and are my friends,” said Brown.
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MILITARY HISTORY: On this date, 74 years ago, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed executive order 9981, desegregating the Armed Forces.
For more information, visit The U.S. National Archives:
#truman
#history
#military
#equality
#opportunity
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Practice makes perfect for members of Camp Lemonnier’s Security department and Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who recently took part in a base training exercise.
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Hold your space. We belong.
Recently, CLDJ’s service members came together to share a part of their
#AAPI
culture through music, performances, and food.
Read more here:
📸 by MC2 Rion Codrington and SW2 Kyle Wilson
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