French Foreign Legion Information

100 years ago: A cavalry regiment was officially created within the Foreign Legion

June 28, 2022 · Posted in 1rec, history

In late June 1922, a decree issued by the then French President of the Republic, Alexandre Millerand, ordered the creation of “…a cavalry regiment named 1er R.E.C…” within the French Foreign Legion, which was to be composed of a depot squadron and four combat squadrons. Thus, the very first cavalry regiment of the Legion was officially created, with the HQ stationed in Tunisia. To commemorate this important event, a new article was dedicated to this unit to map its entire history, from the early 1920s until nowadays.

Foreign Legion: Quick workout with Major Gérald

June 19, 2022 · Posted in 1re, Major Gerald, sports

No time to exercise? Major Gérald has the 10 Minute solution for you! According to him, everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day. Thus, the head of the Sports Office of the 1st Foreign Regiment (1er RE) presents you a workout called “Flash” that is adapted for legionnaires in combat conditions when they have no time to waste. Compact and ultra-efficient, the 10 minute workout fits into even the busiest of schedules.

2e REP: 1st Company to return from Djibouti

June 6, 2022 · Posted in 1reg, 2rep, 4re, djibouti

This week, the 1st Company of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) is to return to Corsica from Djibouti, a small country in the Horn of Africa, where the airborne legionnaires have spent four months.

13e DBLE: 2022 Military ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Bir Hakeim

May 31, 2022 · Posted in 13dble

Last Friday, 27 May 2022, the 13th Foreign Legion Half Brigade (13e DBLE) opened its doors to the public, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bir Hakeim.

PHOTOS: 1963 2e REP training at Bou Sfer

May 27, 2022 · Posted in 2rep, Algeria, photos

Here is a small set of photos taken at Bou Sfer, Algeria, in late 1963. They present legionnaires of the prestigious 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP), stationed there at the time, during their advanced training.

1er REC: 2022 Commando Training Center

May 24, 2022 · Posted in 1rec

See a new, awesome video clip dedicated to the Commando Training Center of the Foreign Legion’s 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC), currently the only such training facility run within the Foreign Legion.

4e RE: 2022 Specialist Training Company

May 16, 2022 · Posted in 4re

See an interesting videoclip dedicated to the Specialist Training Company, 4th Foreign Regiment (4e RE). According to the company commander, his 80 instructors train more than 2,000 candidates a year in 15 different specialized courses.

3e REI: 2022 Victory in Europe Day

May 11, 2022 · Posted in 3rei, french guiana

In French Guiana of South America, on May 8, 2022, the French Foreign Legion’s 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment (3e REI) commemorated Victory in Europe Day. The ceremony took place in Kourou, its garrison town.

2e REI: A detachment to train with U.S. Marines in California

May 5, 2022 · Posted in 2rei, us marines

Since April 2022, a detachment from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) has been in California at the invitation of the U.S. Marines from the 2d Marine Division. The legionnaires train alongside their American counterparts.