Info & News
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The French Foreign Legion in Mayotte: the 5e Régiment Étranger
Discover the 5e Régiment Étranger in Mayotte, its missions, history, tropical training and what serving there can mean in the French Foreign Legion.
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French Foreign Legion recruitment in 2026
French Foreign Legion recruitment in 2026: the 1,100-recruit target, regiment plans and practical preparation advice from former legionnaire Aron.
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2e Foreign Parachute Regiment (2REP)
PART I — Introduction: The 2e REP Today The last parachute regiment within the French Foreign Legion and the only regiment composed entirely of…
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For Americans Considering the French Foreign Legion
ExperienceI’m not here to convince you to join the Legion. This article is here to help you understand what you are actually walking into…
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Pay in the French Foreign Legion in 2026 — Salary, Bonuses, and Real Examples
Reviewed October 2026 If you are thinking about joining the French Foreign Legion, you probably want a simple answer: how much will I actually…
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The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment: Modern, Tough, and Ready for Tomorrow
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…
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Life after the French Foreign Legion
Reviewed October 2026 Explore this article 01Leaving after five years→ 02Leaving after eight years→ 03Military pensions→ 04Other career opportunities→ 05Final thoughts→ What happens when…
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Stage AMF: The Hardest French Foreign Legion Jungle Training
ExperiencePeople often imagine the French Foreign Legion jungle training as a place of endless suffering and inhuman tests of endurance. I spent half of…
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The Legionnaire’s Career Path
“Success belongs to those who apply themselves.” The 4th Foreign Regiment (4e RE) in Castelnaudary is the Legion’s main training regiment. New recruits start…
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How to join the French Foreign Legion
How to join the French Foreign Legion: documents, fitness tests, what to pack and what happens during selection, with practical advice from Aron.