A U.S. Army soldiers prepares for the pull-up portion of the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The tryouts were held to select personnel that will represent the U.S. in the FDCC, where they will test their mental and physical endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Soldiers celebrate their completion of the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The tryouts were held to select personnel that will represent the U.S. in the FDCC, where they will test their mental and physical endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
A U.S. Army Soldier performs a plank during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The tryouts were held to select personnel that will represent the U.S. in the FDCC, where they will test their mental and physical endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator prepare for a 2.5 mile run during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. For years, French forces in Djibouti have invited U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to participate in the competition that occurs later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
A U.S Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Associator swims laps during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The FDCC is a physically intense course designed to test the emotional, mental and physical limits of an individual, and is hosted by the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
U.S. Army Soldiers swim laps for time during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The FDCC is a physically intense course designed to test the emotional, mental and physical limits of an individual, and is hosted by the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeremiah Detwiler, assigned to Task Force Associator, evaluates Soldiers during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The evaluation for the FDCC tested endurance, upper body strength and involved rigorous swim training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
A U.S Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Associator prepares for a swim qualification during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The FDCC is a physically intense course designed to test the emotional, mental and physical limits of an individual, and is hosted by the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Associator performs pull ups during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. For years, the French forces in Djibouti have invited U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to participate in the competition that occurs later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
A U.S. Army Soldier performs push-ups during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The FDCC is a physically intense course designed to test the emotional, mental and physical limits of an individual, and is hosted by the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
A U.S. Army Soldier performs a push-ups evaluation during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The evaluation for the FDCC tested endurance, upper body strength and involved a vigorous swim training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator prepare for the push up segment during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The French Army invites a select number of U.S. service members to participate in the FDCC where participants compete to earn a qualification badge upon successful completion of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
Two U.S Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator qualify on rope climbing during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The evaluation for the FDCC tested endurance, upper body strength and involves rigorous swim training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)
A U.S. Army Soldier performs pull ups during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The evaluation for the FDCC tested endurance, upper body strength and involved a vigorous swim training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
A U.S. Army Soldier climbs a rope during the French Desert Commando Course tryouts at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2025. The FDCC is a physically intense course designed to test the emotional, mental and physical limits of an individual, and is hosted by the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Personnel train on life-saving K9 tactical combat casualty care
2/12/2025
U.S. military personnel train on several medical life-saving procedures during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Michaela Maldonado)
U.S. military personnel learn how to identify the triangle of avoidance to properly place an endotracheal tube during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. Students were taught how to use the triangle as a directory of tube placement. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. military personnel learn how to insert an intravenous catheter during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. Students learned how to angle a needle and roll a vein to properly place the needle. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. military personnel learn how to bandage an appendage wound during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. Students practiced proper placement and wrapping techniques on a demonstration dog simulating a real canine. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
U.S. military personnel learn how to insert an endotracheal tube during a canine tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. Students in the class learned how to properly place a 10 mm tube into a canine’s mouth to allow airflow if needed in combat situations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
