MikeP introduction

MikeP · Post by **MikeP** » January 31st, 2005, 1:06 pm

Hello to all,

I served in the 2eme cie, 2eme REP (French Foreign Legion) from 84 - 89.
I joined at 18yrs old and served all my Legion service in the 2eme Cie 2eme REP. I served in Central Africa, Chad and Djibouti. This was a pretty quiet time due to the cold war and I wanted to see some action somewhere and so I left after 5 years at 23 yrs old
I ended up 10 months later fighting in South America and since I have been in the private security world. I am presently working in Algeria. I'm now 39 and still strong enough and fit enough to go back tomorrow.
I came across this site whilst surfing the internet at work.I knew a Ranger who served in my section in the REP and decided to take a look around the site. I hope that you all appreciate that it is difficult to say too much here on an open forum but I like what I have seen here and would like to spend some time on the site,read what you all have to say and contribute wherever I am able.

Best regards

Mike

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » January 31st, 2005, 1:14 pm

Welcome Mike thanks for the intro. Just Curious what is your nationality? Did you take the French citizianship?

Creeping Death · Post by **Creeping Death** » January 31st, 2005, 1:22 pm

Welcome aboard.

MikeP · Post by **MikeP** » January 31st, 2005, 1:25 pm

Hell there Ranger RGRPUCK, firstly apologies to all for posting this in the wrong section, this was done in error!
I'm English and when I pitched up in France I spoke no French at all. I had 6 months prior experience in the British para TA (reserve) and decided to join the legion as it seemed far more exciting than spending time in the Brit army touring Germany and Northern Ireland. I don't regret my decision on joining nor on leaving. I am now 39 and starting to feel pretty nostalgic as once I hit 40 I am too old to go back!! I have a great job though and have a lot of my former legion collegues working out here with me.

Best regards

Mike

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » January 31st, 2005, 1:26 pm

Welcome aboard!
RLTW
EP

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » January 31st, 2005, 1:55 pm

Welcome Mike. I met a few Sergeant chefs that served in Algeria and we did sing that song â€œchevalier de la table ronde nu gouton si le vin et bon.â€

MikeP · Post by **MikeP** » January 31st, 2005, 2:13 pm

[quote="Pafsanias"]Welcome Mike. I met a few Sergeant chefs that served in Algeria and we did sing that song â€œchevalier de la table ronde nu gouton si le vin et bon.â€

mipuke · Post by **mipuke** » January 31st, 2005, 4:39 pm

Welcome to the site

CSEidam · Post by **CSEidam** » January 31st, 2005, 7:12 pm

welcome

Gravedigger · Post by **Gravedigger** » January 31st, 2005, 9:14 pm

Welcome Mike, I am impressed with your service.

fireranger · Post by **fireranger** » February 1st, 2005, 12:09 am

Welcome.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » February 1st, 2005, 6:29 am

[quote="MikeP"][quote="Pafsanias"]Welcome Mike. I met a few Sergeant chefs that served in Algeria and we did sing that song â€œchevalier de la table ronde nu gouton si le vin et bon.â€

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