15 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Aaron Gnagy, a Sailor from Pleasanton, Calif., is assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), and was recognized as the CLDJ Member in the Spotlight, Dec. 7, 2020. Located in an austere environment, Camp Lemonnier is a U.S. Navy base located in the Horn of Africa and is the only enduring U.S. military base on the continent of Africa.
Gnagy is the Ground Control Tower liaison for CLDJ’s air operations who is responsible for issuing ground movement instructions and for coordinating with foreign and coalition air operation controllers.
“Gnagy made an immediate, positive impact as soon as he arrived,” said Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Damon M. Haney, CLDJ’s Air Operations lead petty officer. “His positive demeanor and tireless work ethic have proven to be an invaluable asset to maintaining crew morale while accomplishing the mission during the arduous COVID-19 environment.”