France Casual Discussion Retired Air Force Commando, Ask me anything

Gunray

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Hello everyone.
I joined the Air Force at the age of 17, I am now 26.
I have since had a 5-year career, including 3 operations and 125 jumps in the CPA 20 Bretagne section, a poorly known regiment
I am therefore creating this Topic to answer all the questions that some people may have about the specialty, or otherwise. (selection, internships, life within the company, OPEX...)

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Rooxbar

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Hey, that's very interesting; I have this generic question if you don't mind but "have you developed any unique skills or hobbies because of your career?"
 

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Welcome to the forum, thanks for offering to answer our questions.

Is there a branch culture difference between French Army and air force, as in the US, or is that mostly an american thing?

Did you work with other nations' armed forces, if yes what are your impressions on them?

Generally speaking, how was logistics?

Did you ever think "I wish we had that" about a piece of equipment?

Obligatory joke question because you are French; did you guys ever riot or do a strike? :ROFLMAO:
 

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When it came to paratrooping.

How was the logistics and support handled?

Especially if it came to heading into hot zones. How did the airforce manage it?
 

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Hi @Gunray
I always wondered if there is a some kind of inter service rivalry between you paratroopers and Légion étrangère (French Foreign Legion) in any form?
Are there bad jokes, insulting remarks or you guys are just buddy-buddies?
 

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