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225 days of absence from the home port
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams assumed command of the BSAM Loire in Toulon. She succeeds Lieutenant Damien Casini after his two-year tenure.
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams took command of the BSAM Loire, succeeding Lieutenant Damien Casini.
A successful first deployment for the supply ship Jacques Stosskopf
The BRF Jacques Stosskopf completed its inaugural five-month deployment at sea. Captain Sébastien Poulain took command of the ship on July 22 in Toulon.
CV Sébastien Poulain takes command of the Jacques Stosskopf after the success of its inaugural five-month deployment.
Patrick Chaumeil at the helm of the frigate Aconit
Commander Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit. He succeeds Captain François Garreau.
Frigate captain Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit, succeeding captain François Garreau.
Captain Olivier Brossollet Takes Command of the Dixmude
Captain Olivier Brossollet took command of the helicopter carrier Dixmude on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Captain Olivier Brossollet has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude, succeeding Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Vincent Dejoie commander of the mine clearance diver vessel Achéron
Vincent Dejoie took command of the ship Achéron on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Lieutenant Maxime Vignol.
Sub-lieutenant Vincent Dejoie took command of the mine clearance diver support vessel Achéron in Toulon.
Thomas Chaboud at the Helm of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Commander Thomas Chaboud took command of the supply ship Jacques Chevallier in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Christophe Gaume.
Frigate Captain Thomas Chaboud has taken command of the force replenishment vessel Jacques Chevallier in Toulon.
A major operational preparation exercise
The naval air group departed Toulon on January 27 for exercise ORION 26. This major training brings together French and allied forces in the Atlantic.
On January 27, the carrier strike group (GAN) set sail from the Toulon naval base to participate in ORION 26, a major joint and allied exercise...
80 students successfully take up the Innovathon challenge
The French Navy's FANLAB hosted its first Innovathon in Toulon. 80 engineering students spent 48 hours tackling military challenges.
The Marine nationale's FANLAB organized the first 48-hour 'Innovathon' in Toulon with 80 students to innovate on data and drone challenges...
Maxime Vignol, commander of the BBPD Achéron
LT Maxime Vignol takes command of BBPD Achéron. Commander Guillaume Soubirant now leads the FPS in Toulon.
On August 27, contre-amiral (CA) Pannetier, organic deputy for seabed control, recognized lieutenant de vaisseau (LV) Maxime Vignol as commander.
Damien Tocquer, commander of the offshore patrol vessel Commandant Bouan
Damien Tocquer takes command of the patrol vessel Commandant Bouan in Toulon. He succeeds Aude Bray.
In August, 10 units of the Force d'action navale based in Toulon and the Pacifique changed commanders.
Quentin Vieux-Rochas takes command of the amphibious helicopter carrier (PHA) Mistral
Captain Quentin Vieux-Rochas took command of the PHA Mistral in Toulon. The ceremony was led by Rear Admiral Pierre-Yves Gente.
In July, Captain Quentin Vieux-Rochas took command of the amphibious helicopter carrier (PHA) Mistral, succeeding Captain...
The Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier is operational
In Toulon, the Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier replaced GTR/T on July 1st. It trains sailors using innovative tools.
Since July 1st, the Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier de Toulon (FPS/T) has succeeded the Groupe de Transformation et de Renfort de Toulon (GTR/T).
Pierre-Henri Fichot, commander of the Chasseur de mines tripartite (CMT) Lyre
Lieutenant Commander Pierre-Henri Fichot took command of the minehunter Lyre. He succeeds Lieutenant Commander Maxime Brenez.
4 units of the Force d'action navale based in Toulon and the Indian Ocean have changed commanders.
Blue like the Méditerranée, white like the sailors' uniforms
Every year, many people gather along avenue de la République to attend the military ceremony that precedes the parade.
Un exercice majeur en Méditerranée occidentale
L'exercice naval majeur EXOCET 23 s'est déroulé en Méditerranée occidentale du 16 au 20 octobre. Il a réuni des forces françaises, italiennes et américaines.
Dès maintenant, la Marine se prépare au combat de haute intensité.
Christophe Nielly, commandant de l'ESCO
Le capitaine de frégate Christophe Nielly est le nouveau commandant de l'ESCO. La prise de fonction a eu lieu le 20 juillet au Pôle Écoles Méditerranée.
Le 20 juillet, Le contre-amiral Guillaume Merveilleux du Vignaux, commandant le Pôle Écoles Méditerranée (PEM), a fait reconnaître le capitaine de frégate…
Prise d'armes, revue des troupes et défilé militaire
Comme chaque année, la Fête nationale a été marquée par l'imposant et impeccable défilé militaire sur l'avenue de la République.
Pierre Montanié, nouveau commandant de la frégate Guépratte
Le capitaine de frégate Pierre Montanié prend le commandement du Guépratte. Il succède au capitaine de vaisseau Thomas Puga à Toulon.
Le 20 juin, le vice-amiral d'escadre Xavier Baudouard, commandant la Force d'action navale, a fait reconnaître le capitaine de frégate (CF) Pierre Montanié…