Curious American interested in the Legion, not a wannabee. Been lurking here for a bit.
I served in the US Marine Corps in the 80s and 90s – various Asian countries, Central America, and one combat tour in Africa, namely Somalia (92/93). I was an artillery forward observer, which often mainly consisted of being a glorified grunt. I never gave any thought to joining the Legion while I was young (actually wasn’t all that aware of the Legion back then). I want to one day visit a Legion post on Camarón day as I visit Europe regularly. I still try to maintain myself physically by walking and doing military exercises daily.
My respect to current and past Legionnaires and those who’ve tried. Hope that is enough of an introduction.
I served in the US Marine Corps in the 80s and 90s – various Asian countries, Central America, and one combat tour in Africa, namely Somalia (92/93). I was an artillery forward observer, which often mainly consisted of being a glorified grunt. I never gave any thought to joining the Legion while I was young (actually wasn’t all that aware of the Legion back then). I want to one day visit a Legion post on Camarón day as I visit Europe regularly. I still try to maintain myself physically by walking and doing military exercises daily.
My respect to current and past Legionnaires and those who’ve tried. Hope that is enough of an introduction.