Yeoman 1st Class Faatuiese Patricia Faletoi, a native of Kaneohe, Hawaii, sought a new path in life and chose to serve in the U.S. Navy. Now marking four years of service, she has spent the last nine months stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Her deployment followed a significant milestone—her promotion to Petty Officer 1st Class through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) on Apr. 3, 2025.
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 Unique Byrd)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Apr. 23, 2025) – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Preventive Medicine (PREVMED) Department of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, (CLDJ) welcomed Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) medical personnel for a "mil-to-mil" public health exchange on Feb. 11, 2025.
This initiative, part of Global Health Engagement and Health Security Cooperation efforts, reaffirmed the 65-year strong, vital alliance between the U.S. and Japan, cemented by the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.
The exchange fostered discussions on force health protection threats, where PREVMED and JSDF personnel identified shared challenges and differences. Hands-on activities enriched the...
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)
Yeoman 1st Class Faatuiese Patricia Faletoi, a native of Kaneohe, Hawaii, sought a new path in life and chose to serve in the U.S. Navy. Now marking four years of service, she has spent the last nine months stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Her deployment followed a significant milestone—her promotion to Petty Officer 1st Class through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) on Apr. 3, 2025.
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 Unique Byrd)
