Forward-deployed U.S. service members celebrate the conclusion of Camp Lemonnier’s 2024 Captain’s Cup, April 27, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The biannual Captain’s Cup is a friendly competition between CLDJ and tenant command teams lead by Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands to operate within the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (May 1, 2024) Djiboutian Coast Guard servicewomen trained with Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), assigned to Camp Lemonnier, during a three-day Sea Sisters exercise from April 29 to May 1, 2024.
Sea Sisters began in summer 2023 when servicewomen from a previous MSRON unit at Camp Lemonnier conducted a maritime personnel recovery exercise with Djibouti Coast Guard servicewomen for the first time.
The Sea Sisters exercise is the result of 10 years of MSRON partnership with Djiboutian maritime forces.
“This was my first time participating in Sea Sisters,” said Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Cheyenne Monroe. “I enjoyed seeing everyone working together, creating partnerships...
U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis Cancel assumes 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 is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands to operate within the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Grace Youngstrom)
Forward-deployed U.S. service members celebrate the conclusion of Camp Lemonnier’s 2024 Captain’s Cup, April 27, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The biannual Captain’s Cup is a friendly competition between CLDJ and tenant command teams lead by Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands to operate within the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)
