CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 16, 2024) – U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis Cancel assumed command of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the U.S. military's only permanent base in Africa, at a change of command ceremony on April 16, 2024...

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (October 1, 2023) – Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced (VMM-364) handed off their mission as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa to VMM-261 (REIN) following a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1...

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (August 30, 2023) From plotting coordinates on a map to physically navigating a patrol boat off the coast of Djibouti, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 11 developed a three-week groundbreaking advanced navigation training for Djiboutian Navy members that started August 21,...

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 24, 2023) – Medical providers and technicians across Camp Lemonnier and from partner nations who are deployed and located in Djibouti gathered during a monthly international medical conference hosted by CLDJ’s Expeditionary Medical Facility, August 24...

U.S. Navy has an extensive history of conducting operations on riverways, coastal environments, and inland harbors. The Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) has played a vital role in this storied history...

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (July 11, 2023) When the USS Indianapolis LCS-17 routine port visit to the Port of Djibouti extended for repairs, Logistic Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sanchez from Chicago, Illinois, was ready to provide exemplary logistic support...

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (June 28, 2023) U.S. service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, repaired desks and delivered picnic tables in support of a renovation project led by the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion at a primary school in Ali Oune, Djibouti, June 7...