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U.S. Navy participates in French-led Exercise WAKRI in Djibouti

U.S. Navy Reserve members with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in the French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI with members of the French Armed Forces at Port Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2022. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations.

By Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti, Djibouti Mar 18, 2022
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U.S. Navy Reserve members with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, watch as members of the French Armed Forces begin the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2021. The participation of U.S. forces in the French WAKRI exercise demonstrates our interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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Members of the French Armed Forces head to shore during the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port of Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2022. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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Members of the French Navy head to shore during the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port of Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2022. The WAKRI Exercise showcases the ability of U.S. forces to operate in conjunction with French forces, improving overall communication to assist in future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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U.S. Navy Reserve members with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, prepare for the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2021. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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Members of the French Armed Forces head to shore during the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port of Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2022. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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U.S. Navy Reserve members with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, watch as members of the French Armed Forces begin the amphibious assault portion of French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI 22, Port Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2021. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)
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U.S. Navy Reserve members with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10 (MSRON 10), Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in the French-led Joint Exercise WAKRI with members of the French Armed Forces at Port Djibouti, Djibouti, March 13, 2022. French-U.S. partnership during the exercise demonstrates Allied interoperability capabilities in austere and complex locations. 


The WAKRI Exercise showcases the ability of U.S. forces to operate in conjunction with French forces, improving overall communication to assist in future missions. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Alysia Blake)

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