U.S. American and French Armed Forces parachute together on D-Day 74th Anniversary

By Senior Airman Scott Jackson
CJTF-HOA Public Affairs

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Marechal des Logis Chef Christophe, a jump master with the French Forces in Djibouti, demonstrates procedures to American parachutists at the 5th Arms Regiment Overseas base in Djibouti, June 3, 2018. Both countries trained together in preparation for the jump, parachuting in remembrance and honor of our nations’ friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Jackson/Released)

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