Did you know that the French Foreign Legion is a military service wing of the French Army mostly made up of foreign nationals? While lead by French officers (they also recruit French citizens) the band of alien soldiers are known for their extreme psychologically-tolling training, morale (believe it or not) and enlisting President John F. Kennedy’s favorite American poet Alan Seeger (uncle of folk music legend Pete Seeger).

Oh, and if you serve in the legion and get wounded? You can automatically apply for French citizenship. Fun fact.

The recruiting video below is no À bout de souffle but who knows? Maybe it’ll do its job. Tell us what you think (in the comments).