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French Desert Commando Course

A U.S. service member battles through the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)

By Spc. Micheala Maldonado ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Arta Beach, Djibouti Mar 25, 2025
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National Guard Bureau Chief visits CJTF-HOA, reinforcing Guard’s commitment to East Africa, partnerships
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Camp Lemonnier and met with leadership and service members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa May 30-31, reinforcing the National Guard’s commitment to regional security and strengthening multinational partnerships across East Africa.
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