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Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
A U.S. service member participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. Participants have undergone training for the past three months to ensure they were prepared for the ruck. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
A U.S. service member performs an arm dunk to during the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The arm dunk ensures members stay at an optimal body temperature to minimize the risk of injury. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
A U.S. service member competes in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The ruck is a test of strength and endurance as they completed 18.6 miles in under four and a half hours with 25-pound rucksacks. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
A U.S. service member participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. The ruck is a test of strength and endurance as they completed 18.6 miles in under four and a half hours with 25-pound rucksacks. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier
French soldiers participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2025. First held in 1915, the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Forsvaret, meaning “the defense” in the Norwegian language, worked to expose new members to field conditions. Over the next century, the event evolved adding a foreign service badge earned for completing the foot march to the standard. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
French soldiers finish a water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 16, 2025. Founded in Djibouti by the French army, the FDCC became a routine training requirement for French soldiers stationed in Djibouti. The French army’s 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment hosts the course and has invited U.S. personnel stationed in Djibouti to participate since 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members finish a hand-to-hand combat portion during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
A French Desert Commando Course instructor demonstrates how to complete a rope swing during the mountain course portion of the FDCC at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 16, 2025. Founded in Djibouti by the French army, the FDCC became a routine training requirement for French soldiers stationed in Djibouti. The French army’s 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment hosts the course and has invited U.S. personnel stationed in Djibouti to participate since 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members spar during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members practice hand-to-hand combat during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members learn night survival training during 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members prepare to practice different grappling and jujitsu techniques during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members practice hand-to-hand combat during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member learns different grappling and jujitsu techniques from a French Desert Commando Course instructor during the FDCC at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members practice different grappling and jujitsu techniques during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Apolonia Gaspar, Arta Beach, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA Participates in the French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members lead a tabletop discussion during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. The operation consisted of the platoon breaking down into four separate squads and demonstrating drills in a simulated battle environment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member performs one of three rope portions during the mountain course for the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 20, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado , Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members advance to 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members build a fire as they prepare 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members complete a tactical water crossing during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. Before crossing, the team had to send a simulated casualty across without getting the casualty wet. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members advance to 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service member build a fire for 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member performs one of three rope portions during the mountain course for the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 20, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members practice different grappling and jujitsu techniques during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member completes a water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises in order to challenge participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members work as a team to get across an obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 16, 2025. During the FDCC, participants are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, and various challenges to test a participants physical and mental endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service member completes the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. This year marked the ten-year anniversary of the U.S. participation in the French-led FDCC and the U.S. and French continued partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members prepare for the individual water competition during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti have invited U.S. service members with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the course. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member battles through the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members hike to 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members work in teams to successfully complete a water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises in order to challenge participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member starts the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member battles through the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members practice hand-to-hand combat during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 19, 2025. This training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any range of hand-to-hand combat scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service member completes the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. This year marked the ten-year anniversary of the U.S. participation in the French-led FDCC and the U.S. and French continued partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member battles through the individual water obstacle course during the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 18, 2025. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
A U.S. service member practices proper recovery drills during a mountain course training for the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 16, 2025. This year marked the ten-year anniversary with the U.S. participating in the French-led course. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Micheala Maldonado)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
French Desert Commando Course
U.S. service members hike to 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)
Photo by: Spc. Micheala Maldonado, Arta Beach, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. service members and partners from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom participated in the first Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa CJ-5 Directorate-led simulated crisis response tabletop exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 27, 2025. The scenarios included realistic constraints and challenged participants to identify opportunities for their respective militaries to support one another in the event of a crisis. The exercise demonstrated unity of action and improved coordination during disaster response efforts in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
Photo by: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartosze, Djibouti
