U.S. Navy Capt. Suzanne Krauss, left, outgoing Camp Lemonnier commanding officer and U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis M. Cancel, right, incoming commanding officer cut the cake during Camp Lemonnier's change of command ceremony April 16, 2024. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 16, 2024) – U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis Cancel assumed command of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the U.S. military's only permanent base in Africa, at a change of command ceremony on April 16, 2024.
Cancel relieved U.S. Navy Capt. Suzanne Krauss, who began serving as Camp Lemonnier’s commanding officer on April 16, 2023. Rear Adm. Brad Collins, Commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central presided over the ceremony.
“Capt. Krauss, your impact is evident,” said Collins. “It is clear by the people here today and the relationships you’ve built throughout Djibouti and across the region that you have the innate ability to inspire, an impeccable work ethic and you are a leader who will be sorely missed....
U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis Cancel assumes command of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the U.S. military's only permanent base in Africa, at a change of command ceremony on April 16, 2024. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands to operate within the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Grace Youngstrom)
U.S. Navy Capt. Suzanne Krauss, left, outgoing Camp Lemonnier commanding officer and U.S. Navy Capt. Eilis M. Cancel, right, incoming commanding officer cut the cake during Camp Lemonnier's change of command ceremony April 16, 2024. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins)
