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Sergeant Michaël Petitdidier serves as an assistant in the mountain safety unit of the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment and now stands as
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In this comprehensive guide, we address common inquiries about the recruitment process in the French Foreign Legion, providing detailed insights for those considering this unique path of service. Question: How can I
The company got a week off in March before going to Central Africa In a normal situation, we can leave for 2-3 weeks before an operation and for 3-4 weeks after. It
The third platoon left to Mali on a Thursday afternoon and the rest of the company stayed in St. Christol. I felt lucky, because many other legionnaires had to change the company,
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The sun was already high in the sky as we arrived at the 50-meter shooting range, the air heavy with anticipation. Settled just behind an abandoned runway, this range had become a
Solveig was commissioned as head of battalion on September 1, 2022. He has passed the entrance exam to the War College (l’École de guerre) and will begin his studies in the summer
The white kepi – The famous French Foreign Legion hat The hat, called kepi in French, sometimes supplemented with a neck guard, was occasionally worn by the troops participating in the conquest