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U.S. Army Spc. Eddie Tapia, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, applies camouflage paint to his face March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Besides painting their faces and covering equipment with burlap, candidates ensured shiny or brightly colored objects were removed to prevent giving away their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

By Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton Camp Lemonnier,, Djibouti Apr 06, 2016

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AFRICOM, Djibouti leaders continue to strengthen ties

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Youssouf, during a recent visit to Djibouti, Nov. 22, 2023.

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CJTF-HOA shares Thanksgiving spirit with Djibouti through Turkey Bowl

For U.S. citizens, Thanksgiving has long been a time of family, togetherness, taking a moment to reflect on all the things they are thankful for and of course, football. U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa brought that spirit to Djibouti when they invited host nation partners on base for the Turkey Bowl, Nov. 25, 2023. Turkey Bowl started the night with a soccer tournament where teams from CJTF-HOA, the Djibouti Republican Guard, Djibouti Coast Guard and Djibouti National Police faced off in a series of matches.

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AFRICOM commander spends holiday with troops in Africa

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Patrick Woods, command senior enlisted leader, visited troops stationed on Camp Lemonnier for Thanksgiving Day to serve the troops.

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AFRICOM, Djibouti leaders continue to strengthen ties

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Youssouf, during a recent visit to Djibouti, Nov. 22, 2023.

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CJTF-HOA shares Thanksgiving spirit with Djibouti through Turkey Bowl

For U.S. citizens, Thanksgiving has long been a time of family, togetherness, taking a moment to reflect on all the things they are thankful for and of course, football. U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa brought that spirit to Djibouti when they invited host nation partners on base for the Turkey Bowl, Nov. 25, 2023. Turkey Bowl started the night with a soccer tournament where teams from CJTF-HOA, the Djibouti Republican Guard, Djibouti Coast Guard and Djibouti National Police faced off in a series of matches.

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AFRICOM commander spends holiday with troops in Africa

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Patrick Woods, command senior enlisted leader, visited troops stationed on Camp Lemonnier for Thanksgiving Day to serve the troops.

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AFRICOM, Djibouti leaders continue to strengthen ties

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Youssouf, during a recent visit to Djibouti, Nov. 22, 2023.

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CJTF-HOA shares Thanksgiving spirit with Djibouti through Turkey Bowl

For U.S. citizens, Thanksgiving has long been a time of family, togetherness, taking a moment to reflect on all the things they are thankful for and of course, football. U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa brought that spirit to Djibouti when they invited host nation partners on base for the Turkey Bowl, Nov. 25, 2023. Turkey Bowl started the night with a soccer tournament where teams from CJTF-HOA, the Djibouti Republican Guard, Djibouti Coast Guard and Djibouti National Police faced off in a series of matches.

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AFRICOM commander spends holiday with troops in Africa

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Patrick Woods, command senior enlisted leader, visited troops stationed on Camp Lemonnier for Thanksgiving Day to serve the troops.

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