Légion étrangère - Parade 4e RE, Castelnaudary,

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#légionétrangère #parade #military The French Foreign Legion, known as "Légion étrangère" in French, is a unique military branch of the French Army. It is often referred to simply as the "Foreign Legion" in English. The Legion is composed of foreign nationals who volunteer to serve in the French military, and it has a long history dating back to 1831. The soldiers of the French Foreign Legion are known for their distinctive white kepis (hats) and their reputation for toughness and discipline.
The French Foreign Legion has a base in the south of France close to Toulouse called the 4th Foreign Regiment (4e Régiment étranger), also known as "4e RE." This regiment is stationed in Castelnaudary, a town located in the Occitanie region of France. Castelnaudary has been the home of the 4th Foreign Regiment since 1976 and serves as a training center for Legion recruits.