Traditional Expeditionary Warfare (EXW) pinning ceremony at CLDJ [Image 8 of 8]

DJIBOUTI

07.09.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Randi Brown 

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (July 9, 2021)—U.S. Navy Enginemen Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Jonghyun Lee from, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, attached to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 11 (MSRON-11), Combined Task Group 68.6, based at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is pinned by Construction Mechanic 1st Class Christopher A. Rodriguez during a traditional Expeditionary Warfare (EXW) pinning ceremony held on base, July 9, 2021.
During the ceremony a helmet, signifying all the warriors before, is passed along and filled with the following elements, sand; representing all the beaches we have crossed, dirt; the memory of the Navy’s proud history, salt water; the reminder of the Naval genesis of the sea, and river water; reminding us that the Navy owns the inland waters, together representing the proud accomplishments of U.S. Naval history. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Randi Brown)

Task Group 68.6, provides port and harbor security, high-value asset protection, and maritime security operations in coastal waterways of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The Task Group includes MSRON-11, the security boat squadron and EOD Platoon 8-2-1, which sweeps the port for explosives as needed. Both units are supported by Navy Expeditionary Combat Command in Norfolk, Virginia and are currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Randi Brown)

• Date Taken: 07.09.2021
• Date Posted: 07.15.2021 07:27
• Photo ID: 6728109
• VIRIN: 210709-N-QB805-0042
• Resolution: 2400x1645
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• Location: DJ