TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee

In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 9, 2010, the commander of U.S. Africa Command provided an overview of the strategic environment in Africa, explained U.S. AFRICOM's strategic approach, and showed... Read Full Article

Camp Lemonnier Educates and Celebrates During Black History Month

U.S. military members and civilians at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), attended a grand finale of activities February 26, 2010 at the camp's 11 Degrees North facility to culminate the celebration of Black History Month. The... Read Full Article

Camp Lemonnier EMF Lends a Helping Hand at Embassy Health Fair

U.S. military members from the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, along with non-government organizations and private Djiboutian businesses, provided free educational and health assessment services... Read Full Article

Exhibit Highlights African-American Cultural Contributions

The Camp Lemonnier Multicultural Heritage Committee (MHC) kicked off its final event for Black History Month two days early with an exhibit highlighting African-American contributions February 24, 2010. Don Dodson, Camp Lemonnier... Read Full Article

Ethiopians Observe Airdrop Procedures in Horn of Africa

Six Ethiopian air force officers visited with servicemembers to discuss airdrop procedures, February 8 to 12, 2010. The visit was part of a continuing engagement between Ethiopian officers and aircrew from the 449th Air Expeditionary... Read Full Article

Volunteers Break Language Barrier With Djiboutian Children

Volunteers from Camp Lemonnier spent time playing sports, making beaded bracelets and necklaces, coloring pictures and handing out shoes to students at the Guelleh Battal school in Djibouti, February 13, 2010. The 50 volunteers... Read Full Article

Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa

U.S. Army General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier where he met with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership, led an all-hands call, and presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read Full Article

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