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Are you strong enough?

Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges.

By Senior Airman Mario Calabro ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti City, Djibouti May 27, 2022
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