Capt. Brian R. Iber, commanding officer of CLDJ, accompanied Collins throughout his tour of the bottom medical amenities, barracks, Airfield, and different up and coming initiatives on CLDJ, giving him a deeper understanding of the continuing mission of the bottom over 20 tenant instructions.
Because the camp continues to increase and can most probably accomplish that for years to come back, the bottom tour included many development websites, with half constructed structure and visions of what the long run holds for Camp Lemonnier.
“This set up is so essential to what goes on on this AOR,” stated Collins, who participated in an All Fingers Name and a coining ceremony on the conclusion of his go to.
“What you might be doing right here is making an affect, not solely does it play a component in bigger geo-political points with gamers exterior the bottom right here in Djibouti, however how issues occurring on this continent can have an effect on different areas exterior of Africa as effectively.”
Iber concurred with Collins assertion, and went on to say “We’re a devoted staff, working collectively to offer the perfect service and help for tenant instructions, service members and transient belongings supporting the operations within the EURAFCENT AOR and can help nonetheless mandatory sooner or later .”
As considered one of Navy Area EURAFCENT’s 9 installations, CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. army forces offering help to ships, plane and personnel that guarantee safety all through Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The bottom permits maritime and fight operations within the Horn of Africa whereas fostering optimistic U.S.-Africa relations.
