American and French Joint Forces Rifle Familiarization Range

"Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit." - Chen Shui-bian

American and French Joint Forces Weapons Familiarzation Range, Djibouti - Horn of Africa

The Road To Northern Range 2

"The road to positivity is strewn with the abandoned vehicles of the faint-hearted." - Peter McWilliams

The Road to Northern Range 2 - American and French Joint Forces Weapons Familiarzation Range, Djibouti - Horn of Africa

ATV Patrol

Lance Corporal's Christian and Byington on ATV Patrol of the proposed camp expansion area, Camp Lemonier, Djibouti - Horn of Africa

The Agony of The Feet

"The Agony of The Feet"

The feet of Lance Corporal Tinnell after enduring 10 days of The French Desert Survival Training Course - Djibouti, Africa.

Desert Survival Training

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Corporal Bevilacqua

French Deseret Survival Proficiency Training Exercise July 2006 - Djibouti, Africa

For 10 days, Marines from 4th PSC took part in a joint forces exercise on the basics of Desert Survival Training in the Djibouti region which was conducted by the French Marines. The training detailed the hardships of desert survival training along with the physical and emotional endurance of hauling military equipment over long and trecherous distances throught the many varied landscapes of Djibouti. These pictures were taken just after the Marines had arrived back at the QRF lot; sweaty, fetid and unshaven because of water conservation, the Marines were upbeat and happy to have taken part in the endurance exercise. Every Marine I spoke with had only good things to say about their teachers, fellow Marines and the countryside of Djibouti and would recommend the training "highly"

Stuffed!

Stuffed Animals & Mascots - Camp Lemonier, Djibouti

Going Me-Me's

"How blessed are some people, whose lives have no fears, no dreads; to whom sleep is a blessing that comes nightly, and brings nothing but sweet dreams." - Bram Stoker

Ships Of The Desert

"Camels are known as the "ships of the desert." They can glide across desert sands with ease, and provide one of the most important modes of transportation for people in desert areas...Bactrain camels can maintain speed for longer periods of time over great distances (about 30 miles a day), and can carry extremely heavy loads (equivalent to 8 large suitcases!) in the process..Except for giraffes, camels are the tallest land-living animals, sometimes growing up to 7 feet. And talk about well designed! Camels have wide, cushioned feet that spread out as they walk. This helps them maneuver in the sand. They have tough pads on their chests and knees that help support their body weight when they kneel down. To protect themselves from sandstorms, they have not one, but two rows of eyelashes, and can close their nostrils completely. " - Source Discovery Magazine (www.discoverymagazine.com)

The True Cost Of Freedom

"Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share." - Ned Dolan

Pride

"The American Marines have it [pride], and benefit from it. They are tough, cocky, sure of themselves and their buddies. They can fight and they know it." - General Mark Clark, U.S. Army

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

Washington Redskin Cheerleaders

The Washington Redskin Cheerleaders made a special stop to visit at the Camp Lemonier QRF lot as part of their ongoing Summer USO tour.

On behalf of the Marines and Sailors of 4th Provisional Security Company we salute you ladies and say, "Thanks" for your continued support. Semper Fi.