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2020 National Day in Djibouti

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Sean Hays (left), U.S. Embassy Djibouti senior defense official and defense attaché, salutes during National Day in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2020. This event, hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André, commemorates the 244th year of U.S. independence and is held each spring to avoid the summer heat. Personnel from CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier Djibouti (CLDJ), coalition partners, guests, and U.S. Embassy staff attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Sean Hays (left), U.S. Embassy Djibouti senior defense official and defense attaché, salutes during National Day in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Feb. 11, 2020. This event, hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André, commemorates the 244th year of U.S. independence and is held each spring to avoid the summer heat. Personnel from CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier Djibouti (CLDJ), coalition partners, guests, and U.S. Embassy staff attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
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2020 National Day in Djibouti

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