Ça marche: U.S., French FTX prove partnership works

A French Army Soldier stands watch during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. On-watch Soldiers rotated several times throughout the night as French and U.S. Soldiers defended their post.

By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton , Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Affairs Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Mar 22, 2016

Ça marche: U.S., French FTX prove partnership works

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A French Army Soldier stands watch during a field training exercise March 17, 2016, in Arta, Djibouti. On-watch Soldiers rotated several times throughout the night as French and U.S. Soldiers defended their post.