Periodic airstrikes of suspected al Qaeda terrorist targets in Somalia , often from U.S. warships , has created animosity among ethnic Somalis in the region . Camp Lemonier is the only American military base on the African continent . The 1,800 U.S. troops conduct civil affairs operations in seven East African countries . Hide Caption
Camp Lemonier is the only American military base on the African continent . The 1,800 U.S. troops conduct civil affairs operations in seven East African countries . Hide Caption