09/06/2026
La gazettedu Var
La gazettedu Var

Excellence and rigor at the service of the Nation

A new graduating class of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol was celebrated in La Londe-les-Maures on July 17.

TEBy The Editorial TeamJournalist 7 September 2026 Reading time: 1 min
L’excellence et la rigueur au service de la Nation
L’excellence et la rigueur au service de la Nation© La Gazette du Var
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On July 17, the municipality of La Londe-les-Maures was the setting for a ceremony marking the end of training for a new graduating class of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol (EPPE).

The event took place in the presence of Stéphane Rambaud, MP for the third constituency of Var, and François de Canson, mayor of the town and vice-president of the Région Sud.

A crucial succession for the Marine nationale

This day honored young sailors who are now joining the armed forces as specialists in naval aeronautical operations.

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The ceremony highlighted the importance of succession within the armed forces, in a context of growing strategic challenges. These new graduates are destined to hold crucial positions, guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of maneuvers on the flight decks of Marine nationale vessels.

Pride and confidence for the future

Stéphane Rambaud congratulated the young sailors for their demanding journey, a symbol of the quality of French military training. The MP for Var also praised the commitment of the new graduates of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol:

“The determination of these young people is a source of pride and confidence for the future of national defense. I would like to send my warmest congratulations to the graduates for their commitment, their rigor, and their sense of duty. Their journey illustrates the excellence of French military training and the quality of the women and men who serve our country.”
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Photos Alain BLANCHOT.