France sends combat troops to Ukraine battlefront
(asiatimes.com)
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That’s a shame. I feel for their families. I’m sure none of them want to be headed towards the meat grinder. And Russia has said that they will be prioritized targets. Good young men. All this sucks.
Most Legionaires don't have wives or children. Maybe the officers do, as they're all French born citizens, but if I remember correctly, to be a member of the Foreign Legion, you can't be married. It is illegal for any Legionnaire to enter domestic French soil, too.
The troops are not French. But if they serve well enough they can apply for and receive citizenship.
Would be good for all of the migrants that flooded Europe over the past few years be required to serve 4 years if they wish to remain. Else, float them back home.
There is only one guy on the face of the earth who was a U.S. Navy seal and a French Foreign Legion soldier... Taylor Cavanaugh
They get that on retirement.... I believe 12 or 15 years.