In 2026, the French Foreign Legion will recruit about 1,100 new legionnaires to join its ranks and begin training. This number is clearly defined by the Legion’s planning and reflects evolving manpower
PART I — Introduction: The 2e REP Today The last parachute regiment within the French Foreign Legion and the only regiment composed entirely of foreign volunteers within the 11th Parachute Brigade, the
I’m not here to convince you to join the Legion. This article is here to help you understand what you are actually walking into and whether your reasons and motivation will survive
If you’re thinking about joining the French Foreign Legion—or just want to know how much they pay in 2026—this guide explains the salary system, bonuses, and allowances that determine a Legionnaire’s total
Responding to real and urgent tactical needs As part of the French Army’s goal to stay agile and modern, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) has become both rugged and forward-thinking.Its
How is life after the French Foreign Legion? Or what happens when you finish your contract? Having a plan for your life after the French Foreign Legion is crucial. It’s important to
People often imagine the French Foreign Legion jungle training as a place of endless suffering and inhuman tests of endurance. The half of my service I passed on courses all around in
“I believe the French Foreign Legion perfectly fits France. As a crossroads between the Western world and the East, our country had historical, geographical, and philosophical predispositions to create such an institution,”