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Service members, diplomats and multi-national guests applaud during a change of command ceremony April 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Sonntag is now in command of CJTF-HOA and responsible for its impact on the East African region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/Released)



By U.S. Air Force Staff Stg. Kate Thorton Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Apr 19, 2016
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