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U.S. Army soldiers from 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment demonstrate a two-man seated carry to Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned different carries to transport wounded from combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti Mar 09, 2016

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