Legionnaires from the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment (1er REG) and 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) continue their mission in the Horn of Africa. See images.
1er REC: 5th Squadron becoming SGRC
Take a look at some pictures of the 5th Squadron, 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) performing intelligence tasks for its brigade during the military exercise Griffon 2025.
170 years ago: Another Foreign Legion was created in France
In 1854, fearing the growth of influence of the Russian Empire, the British and French decided to attack Russia’s main naval base in Crimea. To reinforce their expeditionary forces, both European powers agreed to recruit Swiss volunteers. Therefore, in mid-January 1855, a second Foreign Legion was created in France.
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French Foreign Legion in 2025
Created in 1831, the French Foreign Legion is an integral part of the French (Land) Army (Armée de Terre) and thus an element of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces. In 2025, the Foreign Legion consists of more than 9,600 officers, NCOs, and legionnaires, representing around 150 nationalities from all over the world. They comprise 12% of France’s Land Operational Force (FOT).
Foreign Legion: 2024 Christmas Challenges
Christmas Eve marks the second most important holiday in the French Foreign Legion. Before the actual celebrations, each Foreign Legion regiment organizes Christmas challenges. The challenges help to maintain cohesion within the units and provide a bit of fun for their hard-working men. See several images taken in different Foreign Legion regiments during the Christmas challenges that took place in late 2024.