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French Foreign Legion, anybody?

Dr.Sanchez · 2009-04-01 14:42:48

Anyone ever thought of joining the French Foreign Legion? I know most people who join come from less well off countries, or those who want to forget their past and the Legion seems like their last and only option, but I also know there are some people out there who simply join for the adventure and experience! So the…

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#62 04-01-2014 4:12pm
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Sorry let me re-iterate. Making the seals selection out to be easier because lads could sleep at home is bs. If they are capable of completing their admin quick enough to justify spending additional time travelling in and out of work, then happy days. Your accomodation doesnt matter jack **** as long as you are able to live in the field, when required.

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#63 04-01-2014 9:15pm
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Yup, twenty-mile open ocean swim, dry off on the beach, and home for supper.

'Hi there, hon, had a great swim this afternoon - what's for supper, then we'll catch a movie, right? Gotta be up early in the morning, tho', DI tells us we're off to the desert ALL day, would you believe - something about a 45 mile hike with 120 pounds molle load and a few ATC drills, y'know?'

What total tosh.

I suggest you read up on BUDS, then come back.

tac

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