Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Operators of the Omega special forces regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard train on a range near Pavlograd in April 2026, working shooting positions, leaf camouflage suits and stalking in the scrub. Walking the sand with the rifle ready. Photograph by Fred MARIE /…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. One officer alone on the paving. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…
France, Toulouse, 2025-11-11. The Armistice Day ceremony of 11 November 2025 in Toulouse, before the memorial to the Resistance, with civil and military authorities, veterans associations, school children and a choir. The official party walks between the colours. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Z…
France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. Emmanuel Chiva walks the aisle in a virtual reality headset. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. L…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. Walking the muddy track alone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, 2024-0…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. Moving through the pine wood. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, 2024-03…
France, Toulouse, 2017-11-27. On operation Sentinelle, legionnaires of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment patrol the streets, the metro and the airport of Toulouse, and train between two rotations. Patrol in front of the basilica. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2017-11-27…
France, Toulouse, 2017-11-27. On operation Sentinelle, legionnaires of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment patrol the streets, the metro and the airport of Toulouse, and train between two rotations. Walking the empty corridors of the metro. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. Exercise Falcon Amarante 2018 brings French, British and American paratroopers together at the Caylus camp, from the mass drop to the fight in the combat village. Loaded with the pack, off the drop zone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14.…
France, Castres, 2021-07-22. Change of command ceremonies at the 8th marine infantry parachute regiment in Castres, where the colours pass from one commanding officer to the next in front of the assembled regiment, the families and the local authorities. Crossing the square alone before the regiment…
France, Aubagne, 2022-04-31. Celebration of Camerone in Aubagne, headquarter of foreign legion in south of France. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Aubagne, 2022-04-31. Celebration de Camerone au premier regiment etranger, maison mere de la legion etrangere. Photographie de Fred MARIE…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Melun, Mai 2024. Officer-students from the Melun school take part in their final exercise before joining a national gendarmerie operational unit. This is the EGIDE 2024 exercise, bringing together more than 800 gendarmes over two days. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone Les officiers-el…
Burkina Faso, april 2021. Visit of General Conruyt, head of Barkhane operation inside a french operational camp. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Visite du General Conruyt dans une base operationnelle avancee.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. Visit of General Conruyt, head of Barkhane operation inside a french operational camp. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Visite du General Conruyt dans une base operationnelle avancee.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French soldier load british chinook helicoptere during operation barkhane, french military war against terrorism in Sahel Africa. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais chargent un helicoptere chinook britannique pendant l operation barkhane, une guerre contre le te…
USA, San Diego, 2019-11-20. Border Patrol agent patrols along a section of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. FUSA, San Diego, 2019-11-20. Un agent de la police aux frontieres americaine patrouille le long de la grille qui separe San Diego de Tjiuana au Mexique. Ph…
Niger, Niamey, 2018-08-22. French soldier walk inside the military base. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. Un soldat francais marche dans le camp militaire. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.