190903-N-QY397-021 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 3, 2019) Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer, Capt. Kenneth Crowe, explains the significance of the base and its history to Cmdr. Shijo Ishikawa, commanding officer of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazanami prior to an official tour Sept. 4, 2019. Camp Lemonnier 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marquis Whitehead/Released)