Minister Catherine Vautrin will launch the national service recruitment campaign on 12 January 2026 at 9:45 a.m. during a press conference in Paris. The event will feature senior military chiefs, including Air Force General Fabien Mandon, Army General Pierre Schill, Naval Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, and Air and Space General Jérome Bellanger, who will also address the audience. Journalists may apply for accreditation by 11 January at 5 p.m. via the provided form. Attendance can be in person or via audio‑conference, with a limited number of in‑person seats. The in‑person session will take place at the Grand Valin amphitheater, opening at 9 a.m. in 75015 Paris, and will last 50 minutes; an ID is required for entry. Audio‑conference codes will be distributed before 9 a.m. on the day. For media contact, use media@dicod.fr or 0988 673 333, Centre Médias, Ministère des Armées et des Anciens Combattants, 60 boulevard du général Martial Valin.
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