Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct 03, 2023

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Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

The effective cooperation and communication between the U.S. and Nigerien armed forces ensured that this turnover was finished ahead of schedule and without any complications.

First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs from Niger

Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.

Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

The effective cooperation and communication between the U.S. and Nigerien armed forces ensured that this turnover was finished ahead of schedule and without any complications.

First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs from Niger

Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.

Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

The effective cooperation and communication between the U.S. and Nigerien armed forces ensured that this turnover was finished ahead of schedule and without any complications.

First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs from Niger

Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.

United States Africa Command

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti