Joel Struthers

Former Legionnaire Joel Struthers discusses the French Foreign Legion, including training, pay scale, and filtering out recruits joining for the wrong reasons. He also delves into his transition to a helicopter pilot, experiences in risk mitigation, and his military history book projects, such as 'FinEx.'

Joel Struthers, a former French Foreign Legionnaire and author of 'Appel,' shares captivating insights from his unique military journey. He discusses the rigorous training and psychological challenges faced in the Legion, emphasizing camaraderie and personal growth. Struthers also reflects on the emotional complexities of combat, revealing lessons learned amidst chaos. From the harsh realities of military life to the importance of discipline and resilience, his experiences provide a gripping look at what it takes to thrive in one of the world's most elite fighting forces.