FDCC tryouts begin at CLDJ

On Jan. 22, 2025, participants from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier participated in the French Desert Commando Course tryouts. They performed a variety of exercises including a 2.5 mile run, rope climb, push-ups, pull-ups, swimming, and many more to be selected to represent the U.S. in the competition that occurs later in the year.



By U.S. Army Specialist Michaela Maldonado, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek and Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard Spc. Micheala Maldonado Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti Feb 12, 2025
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For years, French Armed Forces in Djibouti have invited U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to participate in the French Desert Commando Course competition that occurs later this year. 

On Jan. 22, 2025, participants from CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier had to perform a variety of exercises including a 2.5 mile run, rope climb, push-ups, pull-ups, swimming, and many more to be selected to represent the U.S. in the competition that tests the limits of physical and mental toughness.

Photos by U.S. Army Specialist Michaela Maldonado, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek and Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard

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