GRLE: 2025 Support Mission to IILE | French Foreign Legion Information

In late June 2025, as part of the Solidarité short-term mission, legionnaires from the Foreign Legion Recruiting Group (GRLE) provided assistance to the Foreign Legion Institution for Disabled Veterans (IILE) in Puyloubier, southern France.

The IILE is a unique residence and support center for injured, retired, and elderly Foreign Legion veterans. During their stay, the GRLE legionnaires carried out general maintenance tasks, including working in the vineyards, helping to preserve both the functioning and environment of the facility.

This type of support mission is part of a long-standing tradition that helps strengthen intergenerational bonds within the Legion family. For example, earlier this year in April, the 4th Company of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) also participated in a similar support effort at the IILE.

PHOTOS: GRLE men supporting the IILE, June 2025

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