With the additional land, the camp improved living conditions for its personnel, installing containerized living units (CLUs) along with concrete sidewalks and gravel roads.
Following use by the 5th RIAOM, the facility was operated by the Djiboutian Armed Forces.Staff Judge Advocate/ Legalman 824-4949Property Manager/ Tax Exemption 824-4969Facilities Management/ Requirements Branch Head 824-4328
In addition, lodging and meals at Camp Lemonnier are limited; therefore, all travelers visiting Camp Lemonnier must coordinate lodging and meals with their sponsor prior to executing their travel.Construction Contracting Officer 824-4778 or 824-4788Personal Financial Manager 824-4741The Camp supports approximately 2,500 U.S., joint and allied forces military and civilian personnel and U.S. Department of Defense contractors. Because Camp Lemonnier was in such bad shape then needing repairs, the CJTF-HOA remain on the USS Mount Whitney until Camp Lemonnier was bearable for the CJTF-HOA to live there in 2003; today, many people who deploy here are still living in the CLUvilles. Amanda Finch stands watch to ensure social distancing and galley regulations are adhered to in the Dorie Miller Galley, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 4, 2020.
In 2002, the Combined Joint Task Force-horn of Africa arrived off the coast in Dijibouti. Camp Lemonnier was originally established as garrison for the French Foreign Legion. Following the attacks, the U.S. began to expand anti-terrorism efforts in the area.
Camp Lemonnier is a U.S. Navy led base operated by Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia via U.S.
Located in the Horn of Africa, it is the only U.S. military infrastructure in Africa, providing a base of operations geared toward building security, sovereignty, and stability in the region.NCIS Special Agent 824-4844 or 824-5147Assistant Public Works Officer 824-4687Morale, Welfare and Recreation Site Manager 824-5041Fleet Readiness Leading Petty Officer 824-4215In May 2009, Camp Lemonnier welcomed the arrival of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force P-3 Detachment which has made significant contributions to the anti-piracy mission along with the many coalition ships who have made Djibouti a frequent place to stop.
In May 2003, CJTF-HOA transitioned from the Mount Whitney to Camp Lemonnier, moving all headquarters personnel and equipment.As a result, it established the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to conduct stability operations in the area.On October 1, 2008, Camp Lemonnier was realigned in support of the stand up of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM).
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At first, those efforts were limited to focused attacks, but in 2002, the U.S. government realized that to reduce extremism would require long term engagement with the local governments and populations.Logistics Customs/ Workcenter Supervisor 824-4261Security Officer 824-4445 or 524-6320Currently, there is no base transportation on this installation.NCIS Logistics Officer 824-4715Personnel Support 824-4225 or 824-4224Budget and Accounting Clerk 824-4058Staff Judge Advocate — CNREURAFSWA Liason 824-4949Construction Manager 824-4761 or 824-4374Communication Operations Officer 824-4511Today, Camp Lemonnier is home to CJTF-HOA and 23 tenant commands, serving as a key location from which U.S. and Coalition forces operate in the Horn of Africa.NCIS Resident Agent in Charge 824-4612Air Terminal Operations Center (All Flight Schedule Information) 824-4245Passenger Services (Including Bus Schedule) 824-4009The Sponsorship and Indoctrination Program provides incoming personnel with meaningful pre-arrival communication, adequate support upon arrival and relocation assistance to meet the Sailor’s needs.Camp Lemonnier is located on the south-west side of the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, between the runway overflow areas and a French military munitions storage facility.
This led to the stand up of the first Harbor Boat Security Unit on the African continent in July 2009, providing port security for ships at the Ports of Djibouti and Doraleh.Fleet and Family Support Center Site Manager 824-4539In 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. Additionally, the base provides employment for approximately 1,200 local and third country nation workers.Originally, the camp belonged to the artillery of the French 5th Overseas Task Force (5th RIAOM). The camp grew even bigger in 2013 with the help of $1.4 billion increasing special forces to more than 1,000. This camp bears around 4,000 joint and allied forces military and civilian personnel and the US Department of Defense contractors while providing employment for 100 regional and third country nation workers. Located in the Horn of Africa, it is the only U.S. military infrastructure in Africa, providing a base of operations geared toward building security, sovereignty, and stability in the region. The base was leased by Djibouti to the United States in 2001, along with the right to use the neighboring airport and port facilities. When 2007 came along, the camp grew from 97 acres to around 500 where CLUvilles- Containerized Living Units- were built adding more people to the camp. Welcome to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Camp Lemonnier sustains higher-level service in support of combat readiness and security of ships, aircraft, detachments and personnel for regional and combatant command requirements while also equipping operations in the Horn of Africa while still encouraging positive U.S.-African Nation relations.