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DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — For nearly 50 years, French soldiers stationed in Djibouti have made their way to the Arta Mountains for the grueling, five-day French Desert Commando Course to test their ...

INTERIOR Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla urged new Special Action Force (SAF) commando course graduates to remain faithful to their oath and the country amid evolving security challenges, ...

A few times a year, select US troops get to attend a very special course in the deserts of Africa. The French Desert Commando Course usually hosts French troops training to fight Islamist extremists.