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To: Cvengr
Most Marines and especially senior field grade officers recognize the French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion isn't really French, you know. It is, as the name says, comprised of foreigners.

From their home page:

What Is The French Foreign Legion?

The French Foreign Legion is a military formation of approximately 8500 men serving as a branch of the regular Armed Forces of France. It differs from other military units by accepting foreigners from any country in the world into its ranks.

118 posted on 12/04/2002 8:33:37 AM PST by Cachelot
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