At the end of the day, these are wayward men, distanced from the homes they used to know. I think that’s an ambient sadness that you can never truly leave behind.
I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion. It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse. For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition. Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks. The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army). Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality. Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted. “Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion. In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more. Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force. The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion. Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère. Vive la Légion ! (long life to the Legion !)
shpontz In the video, he say that he signed a contract . Can you tell me on what period of time is signed the first contract ? After how much time you can leave the legion?
@@armen9068 the contract is for 5 years, you cant leave the legion before your 5 year. you sign your contract in the selection period and you have to confirmed the signature when you pass all the selection it take like 7-14 days for finish all tests
You will easily fall asleep in those combat vehicles, its like a lullaby.. all the noise numbs you down and after figting in full gear you jump in the back again and its goodnight. The cv9040 is like a cradle
You've obviously never been in the Army - not saying that disrespectfully, but you will sleep anywhere. The army is not for people who need lots of sleep. During training our NCO's would roll their berets up and hit us over the head to wake us up - believe me it's a horrible way to wake up!
I saw legionnaires marching right past me in 1990 bastille day parade in Paris. I was very impressed with their marching and look. I remember nothing else about that parade except them, left an impression for sure.
For what literally? They sacrifice a lot as well to stay in the legion. Yes the legion gave them a lot. But just as with any army, it took away a lot as well
I did a 6 month deployment with my country's army and my partner left me the night I came home. It has made me really think about leaving and joining the French foreign legion, you can never get more loyalty than a friend you make in the military.
It is one thing to join an Army. But it is another thing to join a foreign army without any knowledge of its language and culture because you want to do something with your live.
It's truly impressive to see them all working together for a goal, sharing values, harships and cameraderie. It truly shows how much societies can learn from military organizations.
I joined to the french foreign legion, but as someone there said 'if you are looking for peace and love, don't come here' so that was the reason I left there, it was not my place. I really admire those who are there because they have been through a lot and I know how painful is. Whoever wanna join, I wish my best :)
I think people misunderstand the Legion, thinking that they are just gung ho mercenaries, when in fact they are highly trained professional soldiers that are deployed across the globe to promote peace, and yes a great degree of risk and sacrifice for themselves ans their families
"they are highly trained professional soldiers" I know mercenaries who are exactly that. But it is true that they aren't mercenaries, they are part of a country's army and serve France/NATO.
The french foreign legion always was comprised of mostly outsiders of France,Slavs,Africans,Russians other West Europeans even Asians.Since it's inception.
Allardyce No. That could be applied to some modern military forces working blindly for the figures that fuel war, but not this one, not anymore. They serve France only. These men came from nothing, with nothing and the legion gave them a chance to be honorable and earn a prosper life that they maybe have never known otherwise. Of course there will be people that join for the killing, but they won't last in there.
@pazu_ ..... perhaps, but when I look at the 1972 Alabama Red Wave , all white & led by the most intense disciplinarian, Coach Bear Bryant vs John McAy’s USC Trojans & it’s racially mixed Team .... with all things being equal the Team with the greatest diversity won in such a overwhelming fashion that the following season Alabama started recruiting Black players.
diversity that pays differently each individual for the same Job . Works only for the one who chooses to join the FFL , reasons - Criminal or Low skilled person . for his superiors Works too - they have the Personal to achieve them goals .
@The Blitz .... then you, with all due respect, know nothing about Sports in the USA. & it’s relationship, In particular, with American Football. For context I come from a Legacy Gold Star Family.... hell even my Bride did 12 years herself. My Pops wasCWO3 USN(ret) four of eight siblings served, etc, etc, etc. I can attest emphatically that American Football “IS THE LAST GREAT VESTIGES TO PREPARE YOUNG•MEN FOR WAR” .... that was a direct quote from one of my HS Coaches. From language to preparation from my experience there is a direct crossover & correlation.
A guy from my country died serving in the Legion, and every year French embassy sends someone to visit his grave his family and to bring flowers to his grave.
Yeah, they are building character, strength and reliance. I guess it's better to have a hard life and get rewards than staying a snot nose little kid. Hats off to these guys.
Just got back from providing medical support for the French desert commando course in Africa, these guys are amazing people and definitely all badasses
Like the Special forces, they don't just let anyone in. They weed you out. The training isn't as extreme, no way. But for the legion, for a regiment so revered, team work is everything. They're called the legion, because it requires perfect cohesion.
Their sacrifice is incredible. They leave everything behind, some of them leave parents, children and wives back home to go fight for a country that isn't theirs. Their stories are often just as incredible as their devotion to serve in an elite corps which will help them belong to a second family. You hear of guys who would walk from Ethiopia to go to France on foot, to serve. A ragtag band of misfits who fit in together far from home. Merci pour tout camarades.
@@bboysergiorock I wish you all the grit and never-give-up attitude you'll need to walk that path. Prepare yourself, challenge yourself, push back your limits everyday progressively and redefine what's possible. And remember the only easy day was yesterday
ZaediusRA1000 I was thinking of going for it. I’ve got nothing in the place I’m in. I need a purpose in life. Sure I can just enlist in my army but there’s a special group of people that can call themselves legionaries. A part of european history.
That look on their eyes, I've seen it before, broken hearts, shattered souls, tired backs, sad stories, but all reconstructed by an ideal, a dream, a hope for a better day.
What hurts me the most about this video, and all military videos, is so many people if not all forget. These men and women, go out, get dirty, bloody, injured, they go out of there way to protect their people, values and ethics or want to start a better life. We as a society need to be more involved with how we treat our military, it’s just disgusting how so many people day to day don’t even sit down and think about these individuals, they are truly good people. Every military person, friend and family I’ve talked to is always down to Earth. They understand how important life is and so many civilians both adults and teenagers need to sit down from time to time and just be thankful for people like this. I understand their are holidays and remembrance days but all that quickly gets swept under. Be thankful for these people. Besides the politics, these people are hero’s, I do not care what negative garbage you say, they are hero’ s and I’m thankful for them. All across the world, America, France, Canada, Germany all of them.
This is one of the best military forces in the world. When one of France's former colonies calls up Paris for help with extremists, guerillas, rebels, they hope the French government sends the Legion.
@Last Earthbender They are NOT expendable. They are respected, they are a huge investment, the Legion own and manage itself a retirement home and they will bury you with military honor if you die 45 years after having serving the legion.
@@earlgrey9964 ...The Belgians were sent to Zaire in operation Dragon Rouge in 1964 to rescue hostages and were also at Kolwezi in 1978 with the Legion rescuing hostages. Stick to tea you idiot.
@@JerryDaBes we do, the only thing we don't respect is the goverment. I think you confused the military with the police, those guys don't deserve any respect
They learn discipline and respect the hard way, and fighting side by side in the most dangerous war zones around the world knowing their life depends on each other can only cement their relationship They look after each other.
French Foreign is mixed, french and strangers in order to serve a cause... It's a beautiful force... Mes respects mon commandant. À French guy. Peace...
@BlackWhite 1903 you don't know him or his family, you are in no position to judge. Just because u might have experienced your mother cheating on your dad, doesn't mean his mother would do the same. 😂👌🏻
I can tell from 1st hand experience that these guys are as though as they come. Served beside them for 3 month. Many were foreigners with criminal issues, but they did everything for their legion. Much respect.
In a way we are all part of a legion. Strangers working together for our own good and the good of our families and out future. Long live the legion. Long live our shaded human civilization.
We send love, joy and happiness. Justice will prevail in love and respect for all you beautiful soldiers. My family are old Normand soldiers….😎🙏🏻 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 wings of life
C'est magnifique d'entendre les vraies raisons de l'engagement à la légion car c'est la VERITAS et après je pense que d'autres valeurs que les besoins premiers viennent se greffer sur ces raisons. Au final, cela fait plaisir de les voir témoigner avec le sourire....même si c'est compliqué d'être légionnaire...
There is no individual in the Legion, one soldier is part of a whole yes. Same applies to almost all the armed forces in the world. Without uniformity and brotherhood there is no military.
Now I have less than 12 months here in the British Military. Here it's not what you know it's who you blow. As soon as I'm finished here I'm knocking on the gates and joining the Legion.
@@leecountffl9826 Soldering what? Your interest may not be politics, but you're serving politics. Better off on a farm my man if that's your thing of course. No disrespect, just stating my opinion.
@@MilanVVVVV this may enlighten you how ever many soldiers like myself including colleagues of mine have been killed in action, so the majority may enjoy such freedoms as politics or free speech.
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When France opened up a public server and started a whole new clan.
Greg Ryans With the help of all those who had this video randomly show up in their recommendations we can make this top comment
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Lmao, right dude hahaha
Is it only me, but there was a sadness and melancholy in their faces.
I think they only look philosofic, calm and tired.
Nah. It’s just music
Probably towards the end of deployment, all burned out.
Probably because they're treated like shjt
At the end of the day, these are wayward men, distanced from the homes they used to know. I think that’s an ambient sadness that you can never truly leave behind.
There is something really melancholic, humble and yet macho about the Legion. They have all of my respect.
A must watch REP FEVER
not really. its the same as joining the military except the actual military wont look past ur mistakes
I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion.
It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse.
For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition.
Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks.
The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army).
Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff
Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality.
Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted.
“Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion.
In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more.
Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force.
The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion.
Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère.
Vive la Légion !
(long life to the Legion !)
Legio Patria Nostra... From a Scotsman who also understands the "Auld Alliance" of 1295 AD... \I/...
MrAtilla6666 Yes bad teeth can be a problem. They don’t want to have to spend a bunch of money on your bad teeth.
shpontz In the video, he say that he signed a contract . Can you tell me on what period of time is signed the first contract ?
After how much time you can leave the legion?
@123xyzSam is it you can ask for french citizenship after 5 years or you get it by getting wounded in fight
@@armen9068 the contract is for 5 years, you cant leave the legion before your 5 year. you sign your contract in the selection period and you have to confirmed the signature when you pass all the selection it take like 7-14 days for finish all tests
0:48 notice a man is sleeping. How tired should you be to sleep through all that noise and shaking. Respect to these men.
Yeah, i was panzerjaeger too, and i promise you CV9030 is one of the places i have had some nicest sleep.
You will easily fall asleep in those combat vehicles, its like a lullaby.. all the noise numbs you down and after figting in full gear you jump in the back again and its goodnight. The cv9040 is like a cradle
@@rootsofold it looks comfortable to just lay back there and sleep after all that hard work and stress
it's actually quite easy to sleep like that, as a para in 2rep fully equiped and ready to jump out of a plane I'd be drooling on my reserve parachute
You've obviously never been in the Army - not saying that disrespectfully, but you will sleep anywhere. The army is not for people who need lots of sleep. During training our NCO's would roll their berets up and hit us over the head to wake us up - believe me it's a horrible way to wake up!
I saw legionnaires marching right past me in 1990 bastille day parade in Paris. I was very impressed with their marching and look. I remember nothing else about that parade except them, left an impression for sure.
I marched in two of those during my service, and you are right--we looked damned impressive!
Un grand respect à nos légionnaires. Merci pour leur travail et le service qu'ils rendent à la France.
For what literally? They sacrifice a lot as well to stay in the legion. Yes the legion gave them a lot. But just as with any army, it took away a lot as well
@@trainerswash9904 it's because they do it all, plus the legion is a very harsh part of the army all while being strangers that's why we respect them
@@augustin5611 thank you first for having serve , respect ! and thank you for sharing us your expérience in french foreign Legion 👍
I did a 6 month deployment with my country's army and my partner left me the night I came home.
It has made me really think about leaving and joining the French foreign legion, you can never get more loyalty than a friend you make in the military.
man that's deep
Truth
your partner? A girlfriend, or a 🏳️🌈 ?
@@prredo Why are you asking?
Do you want to be with someone from the foreign legion?
LongJohn Fredo no thanks man, I’m straight. Bosnian armed forces are gay-free war machine 🇧🇦💪🏻
A rather high percentage of slavs
People from the Balkan's surely.
Cause they don't want to serve for theirs pro-Putin countries.
Most of them by their names are polish,Poland has nothing to do with Putin,stop watching CNN too.
probobly Ukranian
many polish, ucrainians and belorussians, few russians. been there, have seen it
It is one thing to join an Army. But it is another thing to join a foreign army without any knowledge of its language and culture because you want to do something with your live.
MEs61 i know
Actually you don't need to learn French you can check it on their information website
HeyMan You don’t need to know French when you apply. But you are expected to start learning French if you make ii
french foriegn legion was founded in the 19th century.
Yeah. You can apply without knowing French. But later when you are in basic training you need to learn french.
This guy at 3:25 broke my heart... Damn I'm proud to be French
Bc of a foreign soldier who got left by his wife?
A legion that allows people regardless of origin to get a second chance, Its amazing to see this being around
Not really. It should be "regardless of origin so long you are European"
@@philcassidy3823 huh?
@@philcassidy3823 no
People who came from deferent part of the world and watching each others back is called family... Respect from philippines...
It's truly impressive to see them all working together for a goal, sharing values, harships and cameraderie. It truly shows how much societies can learn from military organizations.
Related po kayo kay Lt. Col Harold Cabunoc?
@@helljumper6969 yes sir
Aren't there are few Filipinos in the FFL
possible po ba makapasok ang pinoy sa FFL sir?
*The Foreign Legion*
More french than most french, and they aren't really _french_ .
Le légion étrangère.
Sa c'est sur... Allez voir les génies des cités...
@@paflamenace6513 Ou les Keyboard warriors pensant défendre leur culture en crachant dessus.
RAYS exactement ! C’est incroyable
I am french and this statement is actually true
This reminds me of the men of The Night’s Watch from Game Of Thrones :)
its just like that here
So true ! :D
very true
Except night watchs were crinimals they were forced but these soldiers going voluntary ( more like modern forceing pay bills )
I got a suicide mission vibe
I joined to the french foreign legion, but as someone there said 'if you are looking for peace and love, don't come here' so that was the reason I left there, it was not my place. I really admire those who are there because they have been through a lot and I know how painful is.
Whoever wanna join, I wish my best :)
wth is wrong with your DP
1:49 After not winning the premier league for the 10th consecutive season, Hugo Lloris decidet to join the French Foreign Legion.
Lol maybe he is going to win the CL.
But you are right, if he doesn't, he will join the legion
Most military men are folks who just didn’t have it easy in life, and they want SOMETHING to fight for. A Purpose. Much respect, Vive Le France 🇫🇷
Respect from the Marines
My father fought with the Legion, in Indochina...1950--53...I still have his maroon beret w/ silver clasp, and many photos....
sois très fier de t'on père. se qu'ils ont vécu la bas était le avant du Vietnam . ils ont vu l'horreur. bravo a t'on père
I think people misunderstand the Legion, thinking that they are just gung ho mercenaries, when in fact they are highly trained professional soldiers that are deployed across the globe to promote peace, and yes a great degree of risk and sacrifice for themselves ans their families
To promote peace? Wuhahahaha. Next joke Richard.
"they are highly trained professional soldiers" I know mercenaries who are exactly that. But it is true that they aren't mercenaries, they are part of a country's army and serve France/NATO.
It's about money and adventure!
@Yo Ming they're not lmao
@Yo Ming Definitely not mercs since being a merc is illegal is France.
They all looked sad !!!! No disrespect !!!!
Andrew Felcey No one ever raised their boys to be a soldier.
Yes ...no family ,no children ,no real life.Yes,they are heroes but it´s different life of soldier
Heroes to who? War isn't black and white.
Heroes how? Just because they fill the void left by French men to mop up again another mess that started somewhere in some former French colony? ...
The french foreign legion always was comprised of mostly outsiders of France,Slavs,Africans,Russians other West Europeans even Asians.Since it's inception.
Italian: "I tried to get into the army at home but it's a bit crap"
Ioooool
I'm italian , he meant that here is very hard to join the army
@@VentureHolly italian army needs very few soldiers , and too meny people apply for it , so the selection is very hard , they take only the best
@@VentureHolly yea
@@VentureHolly people who fail use tu say this , in my opinion it's just an excuse
He just means it's just corrupt as many other armies
These men deserve nothing but my utmost respect and sympathy.
Vive la France.
These guys are mere mercenaries. They just kill for living, that's all.
Allardyce No. That could be applied to some modern military forces working blindly for the figures that fuel war, but not this one, not anymore. They serve France only. These men came from nothing, with nothing and the legion gave them a chance to be honorable and earn a prosper life that they maybe have never known otherwise. Of course there will be people that join for the killing, but they won't last in there.
Oh that's very honorable you know. Joining an army because no one else would take you. These men don't serve anything except their wallet.
whether your view on them is positive or negative you must show respect to them from how far they've come and learnt from their mistakes.
Vive le Legion !
They even have the cliché token American lol
Well they did say they have soldiers from many countries around the world
I'm Swan Ronson
But where’s Beni?
I'm Swan Ronson hence the “foreign” part in their name
I'm a US military veteran and I give these guys mad respect. The overall atmosphere brought back memories.
The FFL made a man out of me
*The French Foreign Legion is an example of diversity that WORKS*
Anything works under strict discipline and hirerchical structure.
@pazu_ ..... perhaps, but when I look at the 1972 Alabama Red Wave , all white & led by the most intense disciplinarian, Coach Bear Bryant vs John McAy’s USC Trojans & it’s racially mixed Team .... with all things being equal the Team with the greatest diversity won in such a overwhelming fashion that the following season Alabama started recruiting Black players.
diversity that pays differently each individual for the same Job .
Works only for the one who chooses to join the FFL , reasons - Criminal or Low skilled person .
for his superiors Works too - they have the Personal to achieve them goals .
@@robertnewell4054 You shouldn't compare the army with a sports team tho.
@The Blitz .... then you, with all due respect, know nothing about Sports in the USA. & it’s relationship, In particular, with American Football. For context I come from a Legacy Gold Star Family.... hell even my Bride did 12 years herself. My Pops wasCWO3 USN(ret) four of eight siblings served, etc, etc, etc. I can attest emphatically that
American Football “IS THE LAST GREAT VESTIGES TO PREPARE YOUNG•MEN FOR WAR” .... that was
a direct quote from one of my HS Coaches. From language to preparation from my experience there is a direct
crossover & correlation.
A guy from my country died serving in the Legion, and every year French embassy sends someone to visit his grave his family and to bring flowers to his grave.
Look at the faces of these people. They're all broken.
yep
Totally exhausted, respect
Na just tired and the music makes it dramatic
War is not beautifull bro it's not a Hollywood movie...
Yeah, they are building character, strength and reliance. I guess it's better to have a hard life and get rewards than staying a snot nose little kid. Hats off to these guys.
Just got back from providing medical support for the French desert commando course in Africa, these guys are amazing people and definitely all badasses
These are great soldiers who join from around the world, I've great respect for them, love from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Respect to my Russian brothers in the FFL
I don't have home. I cried 😭😭😭😭
So dramatic lol
Have your hormones checked..
i am a victim of the secret services and don't cry..
They remind me of my days in the Marine Corps!! I felt a part of them as they spoke! God Bless! 🙏🙏🙏
He smiles,
with tears in his eyes,
Il sourit,
les larmes aux yeux
it's the dust.. no one was cryng LOL
Like the Special forces, they don't just let anyone in. They weed you out. The training isn't as extreme, no way. But for the legion, for a regiment so revered, team work is everything. They're called the legion, because it requires perfect cohesion.
Their sacrifice is incredible. They leave everything behind, some of them leave parents, children and wives back home to go fight for a country that isn't theirs.
Their stories are often just as incredible as their devotion to serve in an elite corps which will help them belong to a second family. You hear of guys who would walk from Ethiopia to go to France on foot, to serve.
A ragtag band of misfits who fit in together far from home.
Merci pour tout camarades.
Well, I want to do the same thing but join the SEALs. Long way to go but if I work hard enough I think I'll make it.
@@bboysergiorock I wish you all the grit and never-give-up attitude you'll need to walk that path. Prepare yourself, challenge yourself, push back your limits everyday progressively and redefine what's possible. And remember the only easy day was yesterday
@@ZaediusRA1000 Appreciate it, brother
ZaediusRA1000 I was thinking of going for it. I’ve got nothing in the place I’m in. I need a purpose in life. Sure I can just enlist in my army but there’s a special group of people that can call themselves legionaries. A part of european history.
@@viciousrage5548 So?
That look on their eyes, I've seen it before, broken hearts, shattered souls, tired backs, sad stories, but all reconstructed by an ideal, a dream, a hope for a better day.
Whatever their reason for joining the FFL, those men deserve our respect. May they all come back in one piece.
What hurts me the most about this video, and all military videos, is so many people if not all forget. These men and women, go out, get dirty, bloody, injured, they go out of there way to protect their people, values and ethics or want to start a better life. We as a society need to be more involved with how we treat our military, it’s just disgusting how so many people day to day don’t even sit down and think about these individuals, they are truly good people. Every military person, friend and family I’ve talked to is always down to Earth. They understand how important life is and so many civilians both adults and teenagers need to sit down from time to time and just be thankful for people like this. I understand their are holidays and remembrance days but all that quickly gets swept under. Be thankful for these people. Besides the politics, these people are hero’s, I do not care what negative garbage you say, they are hero’ s and I’m thankful for them. All across the world, America, France, Canada, Germany all of them.
Your comment reminds me of the lyrics of Buffy Sainte-Marie's song "Universal soldier"
This is one of the best military forces in the world.
When one of France's former colonies calls up Paris for help with extremists, guerillas, rebels, they hope the French government sends the Legion.
Really?
@Last Earthbender They are NOT expendable. They are respected, they are a huge investment, the Legion own and manage itself a retirement home and they will bury you with military honor if you die 45 years after having serving the legion.
@Last Earthbender There is a lot of French in the legion and they are not expendable, you don't know what you are talking about...
And when Zaire (Belgian Congo) needed help, Belgium said no way....so France sent us (2me REP). We jumped in and cleaned house.
@@earlgrey9964 ...The Belgians were sent to Zaire in operation Dragon Rouge in 1964 to rescue hostages and were also at Kolwezi in 1978 with the Legion rescuing hostages. Stick to tea you idiot.
Legio Patria Nostra. Vive la France
I can actually feels this within my heart.
Im joining next year wish me luck
Respect! Greetings from Mexico.
Why doesn't mexico respect their military?
@@JerryDaBes we do, the only thing we don't respect is the goverment. I think you confused the military with the police, those guys don't deserve any respect
They learn discipline and respect the hard way, and fighting side by side in the most dangerous war zones around the world knowing their life depends on each other can only cement their relationship They look after each other.
*these men deserves my humble respect *Vive Le France* Sincearly Andy ex,elitesoldier
I have a great deal of respect for those men
Reminds me of Militaires Sans Frontières and Diamond Dogs from MGS.
I think that the Foreign Legion had an influence on Outer Heaven, yes.
just militaires sans frontièers
One thing is sure about the Legion: they have excellent P.R.
French Foreign is mixed, french and strangers in order to serve a cause... It's a beautiful force... Mes respects mon commandant.
À French guy. Peace...
If you want a life with kids and a wife don't become a soldier, trucker or pilot.
SquareBob SpongePants My dad is trucker but inside of Germany so it’s fine
Or a cop.
@BlackWhite 1903 wtf is wrong with you
@BlackWhite 1903 you don't know him or his family, you are in no position to judge. Just because u might have experienced your mother cheating on your dad, doesn't mean his mother would do the same. 😂👌🏻
And viceversa
That's way I'm becoming a soldier!
It was my Lifestyle, the Legion believed in me, my own country didnt, but france did, so now france is my country and i will die for them!
This is pure humanity
I see sadness in many of their eyes
I can tell from 1st hand experience that these guys are as though as they come. Served beside them for 3 month. Many were foreigners with criminal issues, but they did everything for their legion. Much respect.
Thanks for all you do , it’s a hard life but there are men who were born to do it .
Nothing but up most respect 💯
Soap Mctavish - "I joined the army because of free food and a bed"
target individuals cannot do that
@@emmethivalski5325 lolwut
Big RESPECT for these heros.
Much love and respect from Nepal❤
The best thing is that when u join legion u have brothers in many countries
I am not from France, but I am proud of you all nevertheless. 👍
Strongest army in the world
Best Elite Soldiers around the Globe join French Foreign Legion.
When I was in the army, I was the guy in the back at 0:59
Strong sleeper
In a way we are all part of a legion. Strangers working together for our own good and the good of our families and out future. Long live the legion. Long live our shaded human civilization.
Jaroslav, Vladislav, Andrei. I can hear Hardbass in the background
@Adriana Mirela it doesn't matter in this case. I find this sad people of Eastern Europe are serving foreign legion
@@Rahmatow why
MUCH RESPECT! Excellent clip!
These men should b proud of themselves
Respect.
France is your country now brothers!
@Mighty Fist Of Zeon! The legion is France. They learn the French, they have the French flag on the shoulder. They fight for France. And nothing else.
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!
Giacamo i know that feeling same thing in croatia
Istina brate
Going there in 2-3 years max, if they chase me more for credit ill have to leave country, ukrali ste nam snove judini sinovi..
So beautiful yet so sad.
These men, are respected
We send love, joy and happiness. Justice will prevail in love and respect for all you beautiful soldiers. My family are old Normand soldiers….😎🙏🏻 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 wings of life
Respect aux légionnaires 🇨🇵💪
My respect
C'est magnifique d'entendre les vraies raisons de l'engagement à la légion car c'est la VERITAS et après je pense que d'autres valeurs que les besoins premiers viennent se greffer sur ces raisons. Au final, cela fait plaisir de les voir témoigner avec le sourire....même si c'est compliqué d'être légionnaire...
Legio nostra patria
There is no individual in the Legion, one soldier is part of a whole yes. Same applies to almost all the armed forces in the world. Without uniformity and brotherhood there is no military.
Ces gars là sont plus français que moi.Respect.These guys are more french than me.Respect.
Love the soundtrack
So basically they are doomers who like action
Yup pretty much
Aren't half of the doomers are just like them ?
Lol
i will going into france someday and join legion etrangere someday.
wish me luck
@asi nie ci i wish you lucky too
Such rich characters. Would be a great episodic tv show.
Love these guys
Now I have less than 12 months here in the British Military. Here it's not what you know it's who you blow. As soon as I'm finished here I'm knocking on the gates and joining the Legion.
Lee Count you can’t broke your contract?
Lee count
that is so bad in uk military??acording to ur statement..... if it like blow then ffl also may blow ...they r same field
3 months left in the British army, and then off to France to enlist in the French foreign legion.
Legio Patria Nostra
@@Dasistrite I have no idea what you're talking about my concern is soldering and not politics
@@leecountffl9826 Soldering what? Your interest may not be politics, but you're serving politics. Better off on a farm my man if that's your thing of course. No disrespect, just stating my opinion.
@@MilanVVVVV this may enlighten you how ever many soldiers like myself including colleagues of mine have been killed in action, so the majority may enjoy such freedoms as politics or free speech.
are you there now?
Why would you abandon your own home military to fight in a foreign army?
It always come through with the FFL, the guys are always honest true strong guys when it all boils down.
1:05 ptn on a retrouvé Benzema
Cest drôle haha
1:49 lloris fusionné avec chiellini
Benzema c'est l'inverse du légionnaire.
Un vrai cafard
Respect from NZ, my namesake served too, still remembered save the last dance for me, last round. The Invincibles forever, forever, Lt Sooky.
So it is basically Zansibarland or Outer Heaven irl but with more clean work? And less metal gears?
Kojima took a huge inspiration from the FFL, yes.
respect brothers!
First time I heard lingua franca with a Russian accent.
Strangely, I'm glad I could pick it up.
I am crying for look this people
What’s the background music?
Bless them
These men fight for someone, not for their nation
My dude's dead asleep in that armored vehicle.