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10 Years Ago: 2016 Mountain Training Tragedy at Valfréjus

January 18, 2026 · Posted in 2reg, history

Ten years ago, in January 2016, a group of 52 cadres and legionnaires from the French Foreign Legion’s 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG) arrived in the mountains near Valfréjus, a ski resort in the Savoie department in eastern France, for an initial mountain adaptation course. This is a routine training meant to prepare units for operations in harsh, high-altitude conditions. What began as a standard exercise, turned into the deadliest loss the regiment had faced since its creation.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Christmas Challenges

January 9, 2026 · Posted in 1re, 1reg, 2reg, 2rei, 2rep, 3rei, 5re, grle, legion, sports

In mid-December 2025, a series of Challenges de Noël (Christmas Challenges) took place in regiments of the French Foreign Legion, both in France and abroad. These anual events are friendly competitions between companies of the same regiment. They are not about winning alone, but about building fighting spirit, teamwork, and unit cohesion. For hard-working legionnaires, the challenges also bring a moment of fun and relaxation. They are usually organized shortly before Christmas.

1er REG, 2e REG: 2025 Saint Barbara Day

December 9, 2025 · Posted in 1reg, 2reg, comle

In early December 2025, the combat engineers of the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment (1er REG) and the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG) of the French Foreign Legion once again commemorated their patron, Saint Barbara (Sainte Barbe in French).

2e REG: Martinique in 2025

November 20, 2025 · Posted in 2reg, martinique

Since early October 2025, a company from the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG) have been deployed on a four-month mission to Martinique, as part of the regular troop rotation in the Caribbean.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Armistice Day

November 13, 2025 · Posted in 13dble, 1rec, 1reg, 2reg, 2rei, 2rep, 3rei, 5re, grle

On November 11, 2025, detachments of the French Foreign Legion participated in ceremonies marking Armistice Day, honoring the memory of military veterans and those who died in the line of duty.

2e REI, 2e REG: Dog Fighter 2025

October 16, 2025 · Posted in 2reg, 2rei

In early October 2025, two Foreign Legion regiments – the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) and the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG) – took part in the multinational military exercise Dog Fighter 2025, hosted by France’s 132nd Canine Infantry Regiment (132e RIC), the only unit of its kind in France and the largest military working dog regiment in Europe.

2e REG: 2025 Summer High Mountain Team Leader Course

September 3, 2025 · Posted in 2reg

In August 2025, approximately a dozen legionnaires from the Foreign Legion’s 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG) undertook the Summer High Mountain Team Leader Course in the French Alps, southeastern France. From the cliffs of Mont Aiguille in the Vercors Massif to the iconic ridgelines of La Meije in the Écrins range, the legionnaires were trained to take responsibility for their rope teams and to progress safely through complex alpine terrain.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Change of Command took place in six regiments

August 20, 2025 · Posted in 1re, 1rec, 1reg, 2reg, 4re, 5re

During the summer of 2025, several regiments within the French Foreign Legion underwent significant leadership changes, reflecting the regular rotation of senior officers across this elite force. These appointments are part of the French Army’s standard two-year command rotation cycle and affect both mainland and overseas units.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Bastille Day

July 18, 2025 · Posted in 13dble, 1rec, 1reg, 2reg, 2rei, 2rep, 3rei, 4re, bastille day, legion

On July 14, 2025, units of the French Foreign Legion took part in regional ceremonies across France to mark the country’s national holiday, Bastille Day. Each regiment participated in local commemorative events held in the vicinity of their respective garrisons, in coordination with civil and military authorities. In some cases, Legion elements were also present at celebrations held outside their usual locations.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Victory in Europe Day

May 12, 2025 · Posted in 1reg, 2reg, 2rei, 2rep, 3rei, 5re, grle, wwii

On May 8, 2025, Foreign Legion units took part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Honor guards from various regiments participated in ceremonies held primarily in their garrison towns, with several detachments also representing the Legion in other cities across their regions. Below are images from this year’s commemorations.

Foreign Legion: 2025 Camerone Day

May 6, 2025 · Posted in 13dble, 1re, 1reg, 2reg, 2rei, 2rep, 3rei, 4re, 5re, camerone

April 30, 2025, marked the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Camerone, the defining event in the French Foreign Legion’s history, when 62 legionnaires under the command of Captain Jean Danjou faced a force of 2,000 Mexican troops. Refusing to surrender, they fought to the very end, with only three able-bodied legionnaires left standing. Commemorations of this anniversary were held across all Legion units and garrisons, both in France and abroad. The following post includes images from several of these ceremonies.