French Desert Commando Course

U.S. service members simulate swimming to shore after a plane crash to start the night survival portion of the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 17, 2025. The night survival simulated a plane crash and tested how service members react and survive. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)



By Spc. Micheala Maldonado Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Arta Beach, Djibouti Mar 25, 2025
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