150822-N-DJ346-016 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 22, 2015) French and service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma helicopters and associated passengers and cargo to N'Djamena aboard a Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speciali

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150822-N-DJ346-016 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 22, 2015) French and service members prepare to transport the first of two French Puma helicopters and associated passengers and cargo to N'Djamena aboard a Air Force C-17 Globemaster. The helicopters support French operations at the intersecting borders of Libya, Chad and Niger deterring weapons and drug smuggling, and jihadist regularly crossing between nations. This is the first time France has received support from forces in Djibouti for any mission outside of East Africa. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)

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