US, French Foreign Legion paratroopers conduct combined training in Corsica

Paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, conducted bilateral training with the French 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment, French Foreign Legion, during Exercise Kepi Blanc here, Sept. 1-16.

Kepi Blanc, named for the distinctive headgear worn by the Foreign Legion, is a partnered training exercise between the United States and France to strengthen NATO capabilities through allied training and to establish a lasting partnership with between U.S. and French airborne units.

"It was a great training opportunity to expand our interoperability between our NATO allies," said Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Cole, scout platoon sergeant, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. "It was the first time our unit has worked with the French Foreign Legion and hopefully we have opened the doors for future training with them."

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