71st Air Force Birthday Celebration

U.S. service members and distinguished guests stand for the National Anthem during a celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 71st birthday on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 18, 2018. U.S. service members and distinguished guests gathered together with Airmen assigned to 449th Air Expeditionary Group and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa to celebrate the U.S. Air Force’s 71st birthday during a combat dining out. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison)



By Master Sgt. Sarah Mattison CJTF-HOA PAO Camp Lemonnier Oct 03, 2018
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