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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 forge of the French Foreign Legion. It trains most of the Legion’s soldiers and non-commissioned

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How to join the French Foreign Legion

A step by step guide about how to join the French Foreign Legion Looking to join the French Foreign Legion? It’s a great way to challenge yourself physically and mentally, while serving

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What is the French Foreign Legion?

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

The First High Mountain Military Guide Instructor

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.