In French Guiana (South America) in March 2025, the HQ and Logistics Company of the 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment (3e REI) organized a sports challenge in honor of their predecessors who, from October 1927 to March 1928, constructed the famous Foum Zabel Tunnel in Morocco, North Africa.
2e REI: 2025 Exercise Solferino
Between March 6 and 13, 2025, the French Foreign Legion’s 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) conducted Exercise Solferino, a large-scale military drill in the Corrèze region of central France.
1er REG: CNEF in Martinique in 2025
In early March 2025, the legionnaires of the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment (1er REG) participated in the CNEF commando training course in Martinique in the Caribbean Sea.
110 years ago: French Foreign Legionnaires in Southeastern Europe during World War I
In early March 1915, a battalion of the French Foreign Legion was formed in Algeria to participate in the Allied campaigns in Southeastern Europe, including engagements in Gallipoli, Serbia, Greece, and Macedonia. Discover the harrowing journey of these nearly forgotten men, whose odyssey ultimately led them to Odessa, in what is now Ukraine…
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4e RE: 2025 Remise de Kepi blanc in Spain
On March 6, 2025, a historic ceremony took place in Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain, strengthening the bond between the French Foreign Legion and the Spanish Legion. For the first time, a platoon of enlisted volunteers of the French Foreign Legion’s 4th Foreign Regiment (4e RE) took the military oath and received the White képi outside mainland France, and alongside the Spanish legionnaires.
5e RE: Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of the Siege of Tuyen Quang
On March 3, 2025, the 5th Foreign Regiment (5e RE), known as the “Regiment of Tonkin,” held its inaugural commemoration of the Siege of Tuyen Quang, marking 140 years since the Foreign Legion’s historic victory. This event, celebrated as the 5e RE’s new regimental day, highlights the enduring legacy of the 1885 battle during the Sino-French War.
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1er REC: 1st Squadron leaves Djibouti
In early March 2025, the 1st Squadron of the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) successfully concluded its four-month mission within the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (5e RIAOM) in Djibouti, reinforcing France’s strategic commitment to stability in the Horn of Africa.
13e DBLE: Exercise Gevaudan 2025
From February 3 to 13, 2025, the 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE) organized Exercise Gevaudan 2025 (Gévaudan 25) in the Gevaudan region in southern France.
2e REI: 2025 Letestu Challenge
Each year, the Letestu Challenge is organized by the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI). Watch a short video of this year’s edition, which took place at the end of February.
85 years ago: Foreign Legion regiment was constituted in France
85 years ago, on February 25, 1940, a Foreign Legion regiment was constituted in France. Its task was to defend the country against Nazi Germany during the first stage of the Second World War. A few weeks after its constitution, the men were heading for combat.
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Foreign Legion Band: Great Britain in 2025
In early February 2025, an international military tattoo took place in Great Britain. Musicians of the French Foreign Legion successfully participated. See videos.