FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

U.S. service members complete obstacles while training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)



By Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek Combined Joint Task Force - Horn French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti Feb 25, 2025
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