The French have arrived
French soldiers exit a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III after arriving in Mali Jan. 20, 2013, as France increases its presence in the country to fight off extremists that have taken control of much of the Northern part of the country, Jan. 20, 2013. The United States has agreed to support France by airlifting troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson) (Released)