Vive la France!

Although we tend to criticize France and the French, it's good to remember that they are one of our more reliable partners in the war on terror. Particularly active in Africa. Back about 40 years ago, I found myself briefing the 82d Airborne G2 on the counterintelligence threat in Zaire. They had a battalion ready to go on a rescue mission: Whites being held captive by a rebel group in the town of Kolwezi. Turns out the 82d did not have to go. A Foreign Legion airborne regiment went instead. Successful mission.