Minister of Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin will inaugurate the renovated interior route of Fort Vaux on 4 July 2026 to mark Verdun’s 110th anniversary. The ceremony will be attended by Army Staff chief General Pierre Schill and soldiers from the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs in Thierville‑sur‑Meuse, who will discuss combat adaptation, innovation and the army‑nation relationship. Press accreditation is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Fort Vaux. The event will include a reception, unveiling of a commemorative plaque, official speeches, a microphone session, and military honours by the regiment. Workshops on future combat adaptation, intelligence innovation and recruitment links will follow, ending with the Verdun chant. Journalists must submit accreditation requests by 18:00 on Friday 3 July 2026 to the Prefecture of Meuse communication service (prefcommunication@meuse.gouv.fr).
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