U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), outgoing squadron, holds a Relief in Place and Transfer of Authority Ceremony with U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), oncoming squadron, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on April 1, 2025.
VMM-161 is the oncoming tiltrotor squadron assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. CJTF-HOA is comprised of multiple U.S. armed services branches, coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations. Headquartered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the command works against malign actors to strengthen collective security forces and respond to crises to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.
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 36 local tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maurice Brown)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Mar 10, 2025) - Logistic Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Froh, a Washington State native, joined the U.S. Navy Reserves at 25 and drilled for three years before applying for mobilization opportunities. She deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), as a Supply Technician attached to the Communications and Information Systems Department (N6). In addition to her specialist duties, Froh supports CLDJ’s quality-of-life program as the spin class instructor. She leads by example in participating in wellness events and physical readiness initiatives, such as the base’s monthly Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) 5K runs.
As a supply technician, Froh oversees supply operations for N6, one of the largest...
U.S. military members purchased handmade goods and connected with Djiboutian vendors during Camp Lemonnier’s biannual bazaar on May 18, 2024. The bazaar is a part of a series of events that Camp Lemonnier hosts to connect with Djiboutian partners as one community. 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. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)
U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), outgoing squadron, holds a Relief in Place and Transfer of Authority Ceremony with U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), oncoming squadron, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on April 1, 2025.
VMM-161 is the oncoming tiltrotor squadron assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. CJTF-HOA is comprised of multiple U.S. armed services branches, coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations. Headquartered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the command works against malign actors to strengthen collective security forces and respond to crises to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.
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 36 local tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maurice Brown)
