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U.S. troops wait for a transfer of authority ceremony to begin at
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Dec. 14, 2013.
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THOMPSON/U.S. AIR FORCE
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A four-month order that restricted
Djibouti-based troops to Camp Lemonnier was lifted on Friday, a spokesman said.
The
decision to keep troops restricted to base was tied to a host of factors, such
as the Westgate mall shooting rampage in Kenya in September, the military said.
“We’re
constantly assessing our force protection posture, based on threats and
intelligence,” said Lt. Col. Glen Roberts, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task
Force-Horn of Africa.
“We always
have to be vigilant.”
Liberty
means troops will now be able to make some short trips off post. But
servicemembers are still required to take precautions, such as traveling in
small groups.
“We’ve got
some trips back on. Liberty is open. That’s good news for the men and women
here,” Roberts said.
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