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 AfricaDjibouti City, DjiboutiMay 27, 2022
U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate hosted the first-ever Multinational Coordinating Center Tabletop exercise focused on crisis response, Feb. 27, 2025.
U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate hosted the first-ever Multinational Coordinating Center Tabletop exercise focused on crisis response, Feb. 27, 2025.
U.S. and French service members pose for a group photo after a Rugby match at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2025. Team sports promote long-term relationships and enhance partnerships throughout the region.
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate hosted the first-ever Multinational Coordinating Center Tabletop exercise focused on crisis response, Feb. 27, 2025.