Camp Lemonnier Djibouti

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Camp Lemonnier is located on the southwest side of the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, between the runway overflow areas and a French military munitions storage facility. Originally, the installation belonged to the artillery of the French 5th Overseas Task Force (5th RIAOM). Murals depicting colonial soldiers, former name of the Marine Troops from which the 5th RIAOM was formed, adorn the

walls of the Camp Lemonnier white house in rememberance of the Camp Lemonnier's historical origins. Following use by the 5th RIAOM, the facility was operated by the Djiboutian Armed Forces. The U.S. Government created Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to conduct stability operations in the Horn of Africa after September 11, 2001. In November 2002, the CJTF-HOA staff, a Marine-based organization, arrived off the coast of Djibouti onboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20). In May 2003, CJTF-HOA transitioned from the Mount Whitney to Camp Lemonnier, moving all headquarters personnel and equipment. On July 1, 2006, the U.S. Marine Corps turned over responsibility for Camp Lemonnier to the U.S. Navy. U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) took over as the component commander while the base fell under the operational command of Commander, Navy Region Southwest Asia (CNRSWA). In January 2007, the U.S. and Djiboutian governments announced that a lease agreement had been signed to expand Camp Lemonnier from 88 acres to nearly 500 acres. The term of the lease was for five years with options to renew. With the additional land, living conditions for personnel improved with the installation of containerized living units (CLUs) along with concrete sidewalks and gravel roads. This drastically improved quality of life as people moved from tents to CLUs. On October 1, 2008, Camp Lemonnier was realigned in support of the stand up of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). Responsibility for CJTF-HOA was transferred from USCENTCOM to USAFRICOM as it assumed authority over the African theater of operations. The base also changed from CNRSWA to Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNEURAFSWA). In May 2009, Camp Lemonnier welcomed the arrival of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3 Detachment making significant contributions to the anti-piracy mission along with the many coalition ships making Djibouti a frequent place to stop. This led to the stand up of the first Maritime Security Squadron on the African continent in July 2009, providing port security for ships at the Ports of Djibouti and Doraleh. More than 20 new facilities projects have been constructed on Camp Lemonnier, which have included an aircraft apron, two taxiways, chapel, galley, a second recreation center, water production and distribution center and a wastewater treatment plant. Camp Lemonnier is currently executing construction funded by FY11-FY12 Military Construction (MILCON) appropriations. These projects are expanding the installation's operational capability and increasing the utility infrastructure. Projects include: a fuel farm, fire station, and an aircraft hanger. In addition to the MILCON program there are additional maintenance and repair projects of base facilities. These include: pool repairs, shade canopies for MWR facilities, and upgrades of utilities. All of these projects increase the Camp Lemonnier's ability to support tenant commands in the Horn of Africa. Throughout its history, Camp Lemonnier has evolved and adapted to ever-increasing mission demands. There are still many chapters that remain unwritten as the camp positions itself for the challenges of the future. Community Guidelines:
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18/05/2026

This month, we honor the strength and resilience of our Gold Star families. They have given much for our freedom, and the Navy remains committed to supporting them for a lifetime.

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21/02/2026

🎖Bravo Zulu!🎖

Congratulations to our February awardees! Thank you for your commitment to excellence and professional development!

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Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) |

12/02/2026

Partnerships and collaboration are the keys to success! 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇯🔑

Today marked the conclusion of another successful Cutlass Express exercise. Cutlass Express 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns.

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Embassy Djibouti | |

31/01/2026

🎖Bravo Zulu!🎖

Congratulations to our January awardees! Thank you for your commitment to excellence and professional development!

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Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

16/01/2026

Learning together. Working together. 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇯

U.S. Forces and the Djiboutian Armed Forces conducted a bilateral knowledge exchange led by U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Judge Advocates, focused on shared legal topics and best practices.

This engagement strengthened partnership, cooperation, and mutual understanding in support of regional security.

Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | |U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

31/12/2025

Closing out 2025 on top! 🔝⚓

Congratulations to all of our newly promoted first and second class petty officers! Your dedication to duty and commitment to excellence have paved the way for your success. Let's hit the ground running in 2026! Bravo Zulu!

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Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

27/12/2025

🎖Bravo Zulu!🎖

Congratulations to our December awardees! Thank you for your commitment to excellence and professional development!

View more pictures for download here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCEZsd

Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 36 local tenant commands.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

25/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Camp Lemonnier Djibouti! 🎄🎁

Wishing all of our loved ones back home a safe and happy holidays, and a happy new year! 🎉

Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | |U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | USO |

13/12/2025

🚨SPOILER ALERT🚨 NAVY WINS!!! ⚓🏆

Congratulations to TEAM U.S. Navy for securing a thrilling overtime victory against TEAM U.S. Army in the annual Camp Lemonnier Djibouti flag football game, 12-6!

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Camp Lemonnier supports combat readiness, enables operations in the Horn of Africa, and fosters U.S.-African Nation relations.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central | | | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | USO |

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