CJTF-HOA Photo

By Staff Sergeant Samuel Bendet, U.S. Africa Command

November 27, 2008

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, carves the turkey at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti in celebration of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008. Ward's visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa headquarters marked the end of a week-long trip to Mali, Ethiopia, and Kenya, where he met with civilian and military leaders to discuss security-related issues in Africa. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Samuel Bendet, U.S. Africa Command)

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