Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa naturalization ceremony

Fifteen United States Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Mar. 10. The Soldiers hail from the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and are in the midst of a nine-month deployment to Africa. Jonathan Pratt, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti and Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander, CJTF-HOA served as distinguished speakers during the event. (U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)



By Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti Mar 27, 2023
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