Nicolas Le Nen
Nicolas Le Nen is a French Army officer. Since 2007, he has commanded the 27ème bataillon de chasseurs alpins, and heads the Groupement tactique interarmes de Kapisa. Biography Le Nen joined Saint-Cyr in 1986, and chose Infantry after graduation. After a year at the École d'application de l'infanterie, he joined the 27ème bataillon de chasseurs alpins in Annecy, and later in Perpignan as a unit commander. Rising to lieutenant-colonel, he served at the Army headquarter under General Yves Crene from 1999 to 2002, under general Bernard Thorette from 2002 to 2006, and under general Bruno Cuche from 2006 to 2007 On 31 August 2007, Le Nen was promoted to colonel and took command of the 27 BCA, for two years. Le Nen has also headed the groupement tactique interarmes de Kapisa from December 2008 to June 2009. He notably commanded during the Battle of Alasay, after which he was awarded the U.S. Bronze Star. After post on classic infantry, Le Nen enters the DGSE (French foreign i ...
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Flag Of France
The national flag of France (french: link=no, drapeau français) is a tricolour featuring three vertical bands coloured blue ( hoist side), white, and red. It is known to English speakers as the ''Tricolour'' (), although the flag of Ireland and others are also so known. The design was adopted after the French Revolution; while not the first tricolour, it became one of the most influential flags in history. The tricolour scheme was later adopted by many other nations in Europe and elsewhere, and, according to the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' has historically stood "in symbolic opposition to the autocratic and clericalist royal standards of the past". Before the tricolour was adopted the royal government used many flags, the best known being a blue shield and gold fleur-de-lis (the Royal Arms of France) on a white background, or state flag. Early in the French Revolution, the Paris militia, which played a prominent role in the storming of the Bastille, wore a cockade of blue ...
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Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. When the medal is awarded by the Army, Air Force, or Space Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V" device is authorized for wear on the medal. When the medal is awarded by the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard for acts of valor or meritorious service in combat, the Combat "V" is authorized for wear on the medal. Officers from the other Uniformed Services of the United States are eligible to receive this award, as are foreign soldiers who have served with or alongside a service branch of the United States Armed Forces. Civilians serving with U.S. military forces in combat are also eligible for the award. For example, UPI reporter Joe Galloway was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device during the Vietnam War for rescuing a badly wounde ...
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Ruban De La Médaille Commémorative Française
Ruban may refer to: *Rúbaň, Slovakia * Ruban Jaune, ''(English; Yellow Ribbon)'' a cycling trophy * Viktor Ruban (born 1981), Ukrainian athlete *Ruban Nielson, New Zealand musician *Rubanisation, a concept of human settlements, where city and countryside are considered one space. *A ribbon controller (French) See also *Ruben (other) Reuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. Variants include Rúben in European Portuguese; Rubens in Brazilian Portuguese ...

Médaille De Reconnaissance De La Nation
The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude (french: "Medaille de Reconnaissance de la Nation") is a French state decoration established on 12 April 2002 by decree 2002-511 and awarded to civilians, veterans of civil or military service, and to members of the French armed forces previously awarded the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude", a governmental scroll certifying to honorable service abroad. The medal was primarily established to replace the North Africa medal with broader and more inclusive prerequisites following years of pressure on the French government by veterans' organizations. Award statute The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude is awarded to persons who have previously been awarded the Title of the Nation's Gratitude, its particular award criteria were fixed by law No. 93-7 of 4 January 1993. Potential recipients must meet the following conditions: * People who, as members of the military, and for at least 90 days, consecutive or not, served in a formation of the French ar ...
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Médaille De La Défense Nationale
The National Defence Medal (french: "Médaille de la Défense nationale") is a French military decoration. It was created by Charles Hernu, Minister of Defence and established by decree on 21 April 1982. It rewards particularly honourable service rendered by military personnel for their participation in operational activities. The medal has three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Eligibility For military service The award is made by decision of the military hierarchy, but the recipients must have achieved a personal minimum of: * For the Bronze level: 1 year of service and accumulated 90 points; * For the Silver level: 5 years of service (minimum 2 years in the Bronze level) and accumulated 600 points; * For the Gold level: 10 years of service (minimum 2 years in the Silver grade) and accumulated 800 points The yearly quota of Gold and Silver level awards are set by the minister of defence. Points are earned through participation in exercises, operations, proficiency, initiative, ...
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Ruban De La Médaille De La Défense Nationale Bronze
Ruban may refer to: *Rúbaň, Slovakia * Ruban Jaune, ''(English; Yellow Ribbon)'' a cycling trophy * Viktor Ruban (born 1981), Ukrainian athlete *Ruban Nielson, New Zealand musician *Rubanisation, a concept of human settlements, where city and countryside are considered one space. *A ribbon controller (French) See also *Ruben (other) Reuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. Variants include Rúben in European Portuguese; Rubens in Brazilian Portuguese ...

Overseas Medal
The Overseas Medal (french: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces and other nations in assistance to French troops for participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962. Description * Ribbon: sky blue with three vertical white bands, the two side ones of 2mm and the central one of 7mm * Medal: the work of engraver Georges Lemaire, in silver. A helmeted allegorical effigy of a woman as the personification of the French Republic, circled by the words "''République française''". The reverse shows a terrestrial globe on top of trophies of military conquest with the words "''MEDAILLE D'OUTRE-MER''" * Link: Silver laurel branches. * Bars: Gilt, showing the territory where the campaign occurred. Campaign Clasp The areas of service are indicated by a gilt silver campaign clasp, there are currently 13 available: *''Cambodge'' (Cambodia) *''Liban'' (Leba ...
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Medaille D'Outre-Mer (Coloniale) Ribbon
The Overseas Medal (french: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces and other nations in assistance to French troops for participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962. Description * Ribbon: sky blue with three vertical white bands, the two side ones of 2mm and the central one of 7mm * Medal: the work of engraver Georges Lemaire, in silver. A helmeted allegorical effigy of a woman as the personification of the French Republic, circled by the words "''République française''". The reverse shows a terrestrial globe on top of trophies of military conquest with the words "''MEDAILLE D'OUTRE-MER''" * Link: Silver laurel branches. * Bars: Gilt, showing the territory where the campaign occurred. Campaign Clasp The areas of service are indicated by a gilt silver campaign clasp, there are currently 13 available: *''Cambodge'' (Cambodia) *''Liban'' (Leba ...
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Croix Du Combattant
The Combatant's Cross (french: "Croix du combattant") is a French decoration that recognizes, as its name implies, those who fought in combat for France. The Poilus (French combat soldiers) of World War I worked toward recognition by the government, of a special status to those who had participated in the bitter fighting of 1914-1918 (as opposed to those who served behind the lines). The law of 19 December 1926 created la "carte du combatant", or combatant's card, for veterans of 1914-1918, as well as for the veterans of 1870-1871 and colonial wars before the First World War. The decoration was created only three years later by the law of 28 June 1930. A decree of January 29, 1948 states that the provisions of the 1930 Act relating to the allocation of the combatant's card and the Combatant's Cross were applicable to participants of the 1939-1945 war. The law of 18 July 1952 extended the benefit of the award of the Croix du combattant for Indochina and Korea. The law of Decembe ...
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Croix Du Combattant (1930 France) Ribbon
The Combatant's Cross (french: "Croix du combattant") is a French decoration that recognizes, as its name implies, those who fought in combat for France. The Poilus (French combat soldiers) of World War I worked toward recognition by the government, of a special status to those who had participated in the bitter fighting of 1914-1918 (as opposed to those who served behind the lines). The law of 19 December 1926 created la "carte du combatant", or combatant's card, for veterans of 1914-1918, as well as for the veterans of 1870-1871 and colonial wars before the First World War. The decoration was created only three years later by the law of 28 June 1930. A decree of January 29, 1948 states that the provisions of the 1930 Act relating to the allocation of the combatant's card and the Combatant's Cross were applicable to participants of the 1939-1945 war. The law of 18 July 1952 extended the benefit of the award of the Croix du combattant for Indochina and Korea. The law of Decembe ...
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Croix De La Valeur Militaire Ribbon
Croix (French for "cross") may refer to: Belgium * Croix-lez-Rouveroy, a village in municipality of Estinnes in the province of Hainaut France * Croix, Nord, in the Nord department * Croix, Territoire de Belfort, in the Territoire de Belfort department * Croix-Caluyau, in the Nord department * Croix-Chapeau, in the Charente-Maritime department * Croix-en-Ternois, in the Pas-de-Calais department * Croix-Fonsomme, in the Aisne department * Croix-Mare, in the Seine-Maritime department * Croix-Moligneaux, in the Somme department * Canton of Croix, administrative division of the Nord department, northern France See also * Croix Scaille, a hill plateau in the Ardennes, Belgium * La Croix (other), including places called "La Croix" * St. Croix (other) St. Croix or Saint Croix (from the french: Sainte-Croix, " holy cross") may refer to: Places * Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands **St. Croix School District *** St. Croix Educational Complex ** St. Croix sheep ** St. ...
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