U.S. service members participated in the French Desert Commando Course at the Combat Training Center, Arta Beach, Djibouti March 15-20, 2025. French Forces Djibouti have invited the U.S. to the FDCC event since 2015. The multi-day course consisted of various land and water obstacles, combative training and extreme endurance exercises that challenged participants both physically and mentally. The training assisted service members in ensuring that they are always ready, lethal and prepared for any