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    US Africa Command SEL discusses East Africa importance during Djibouti visit

    US Africa Command SEL discusses East Africa importance during Djibouti visit

    Photo By Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee | U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted...... read more read more

    CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, held an enlisted call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Dec. 7, 2012, to discuss his views on leadership and the importance of the mission in Africa.

    Johnson spoke of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's mission and America's role in strategy and security for Africa, reinforcing the command’s efforts to promote security and stability throughout the region.

    The first topic was leadership. Johnson explained that everyone matters no matter who they are or what service they are in.

    “I consider everyone here a leader. It doesn’t matter if you’re a subordinate or a senior person… you matter,” said Johnson. “It warms my heart to see this joint environment and appreciation for what we all bring. [It’s important] that we never forget that, because we can’t do it all by ourselves – not one service.”

    Johnson next focused on the importance of CJTF-HOA’s mission.

    “The world started looking at Africa and looking at the importance of what we are doing,” Johnson said, “But more and more now, America knows and appreciates what’s happening – the work that Americans and America are doing.”

    Before the question-and-answer session, Johnson touched on one last subject.

    “Africa is important to the security of our nation,” Johnson said. “What leads the way is the footprint we have here and what you do here in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.”

    The enlisted call ended a week-long visit by the AFRICOM SEL, during which he interacted with service members throughout CJTF-HOA’s operating area.

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    Date Taken: 12.07.2012
    Date Posted: 12.13.2012 07:11
    Story ID: 99229
    Location: DJ

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