FRANCE: Soldiers confront the psychological price of war
As the head of the French Army’s psychological unit, Lieutenant-Colonel François-Xavier Marchand’s job is to address mental health issues in the military. With the war raging in Afghanistan, he is a very busy man. Read More
FRANCE: Army officer who threatened journalist recalled from Togo
France on Friday recalled a senior military officer from Togo to France and temporarily confined him to quarters for “bringing the French army into disrepute” after video footage showing him threatening a Togolese journalist was posted online. Read More
FRANCE: Army officer who threatened Togolese journalist recalled to France
France on Friday recalled a senior military officer from Togo to France and temporarily confined him to quarters for “bringing the French army into disrepute” after video footage showing him threatening a Togolese journalist was posted online. Read More
FRANCE: French army disputes veracity of Wikileaks report
One of the secret reports published by Wikileaks states that French soldiers wounded eight Afghan children during an incident in 2008.The French army says that procedures were followed and that only four civilians were slightly injured. Read More
SENEGAL: French army to close Senegal base 50 years after independence
France announced Tuesday it would shut down its military base in former colony Senegal and pull out all but 300 of its 1,200 troops there, a move Dakar had lobbied for to mark the 50th anniversary of its independence. Read More
how does one become a officer in the french army after serving in the legion? Can I attend Saint Cyr?
I have a choice to become a officer in the United States army, or go join the french foreign legion serve 5 years and then maybe join the french military academy and become a officer in the french army. I dont know which to chose, I will have a BA in history and economics by [...]