The French Foreign Legion is a military service branch of the French Army, created in 1831 by Louis Philippe. Commanded by French officers, it’s also open to French citizens. The French Foreign
Four short stories about how the French Foreign Legion changed my life My story had begun in 2012, when I decided to make a little break between high school and university. I
This is the way you can become a French citizen by serving in the French Foreign Legion
Sergeant Michaël Petitdidier serves as an assistant in the mountain safety unit of the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment and now stands as the regiment’s first non-commissioned officer high mountain military guide instructor.
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
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
Interview with chief of SAED in 2°REI Lieutenant Philippe, 35 years old, is the head of the Dismounted Engagement Support Platoon (SAED – Section d’aide à l’engagement débarqué) of the 2nd Foreign
I’ve already wrote about daily life and holiday in the French Foreign Legion in my stories, but I’d like to add a bit more to this topic. It’s important to know how
C’est la troisième et dernière partie de l’interview que j’ai fait avec Raf, un sergent que j’ai rencontré lors d’un stage à Castelnaudary. J’espère que vous avez aimé cette conversation ! A :