The La Toison d’Or shopping center will host the four French military forces for two days during a vast deployment and a tour around 22 stands.
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New event at the Toison d’Or Friday October 6 and Saturday October 7! The four branches of the French armed forces, namely the Army, the National Navy, the Air and Space Force, as well as the National Gendarmerie, will occupy the interiors and exteriors of the shopping center, 10 to 20 hours. These Army career days promise to be a great opportunity for the general public to meet and interact with the military through activities and demonstrations.
Climb into the cabin of a Mirage 2000
This event will bring together 22 stands where visitors will have the opportunity to delve into the heart of the different facets of army professions. Among the activities offered, you will be able to attend demonstrations of the profession of dog handler, climb into the cabin of a Mirage 2000 with the presence of pilots, learn to tie sailor’s knots… For two days, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the diversity of professions within the armed forces, to interact with the military to learn more about their specific missions, and to live immersive experiences which will immerse them in real field conditions.
“It is important to underline the rather exceptional nature of this gathering because, usually, the armed forces only gather for the July 14 parade. By offering this type of meeting to our visitors, we are committed, together, to our territory, youth, employment and training,” declares Slim Keller, director of the La Toison shopping center. ‘Or, in a press release.
Around sixty soldiers on site
To make this event possible, around sixty soldiers will be present from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., spread across all levels of the shopping center, both inside and outside.
The four branches of the armed forces also plan to display an array of military hardware. Among the key pieces, we will find a fighter jet engine, a giant drone whose wings measure 4 meters in length, missile models, as well as essential equipment used by mountain troops.
“When we look from the outside, we don’t always realize all the professions that contribute to the achievement of our missions. This is why, through this event, in an atypical setting, such as the Toison d’Or center, we hope to bring together all the conditions to discover our professions and the numerous opportunities offered by the armies”, explains Samuel Rota, lieutenant and coordinator of Cirfa (Armed Forces Information and Recruitment Center) of Burgundy.
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