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150822-N-DJ346-023 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) Air Force Capt. Laura Jones, Liaison Officer to French Forces in Djibouti, is interviewed by French Forces Public Affairs. French and U.S. service members transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
150822-N-DJ346-023 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (August 22, 2015) Air Force Capt. Laura Jones, Liaison Officer to French Forces in Djibouti, is interviewed by French Forces Public Affairs. French and U.S. service members transport two French Puma Helicopters and associated Passengers & Cargo to N'Djamena aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from U.S. Forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
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