CJTF-HOA, Camp honor fallen SEAL with unconventional Memorial Day practice

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elisabeth Erickson, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Plans & Policy Directorate posture planner, completes pushups while wearing a 20-pound vest during a CJTF-HOA Memorial Day fitness challenge held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 27, 2017. The event was created to symbolize the sacrifices made by fallen military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)



By U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image Public Affairs Djibouti May 29, 2017
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