'The Captain' challenges impoverished youth to love France

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'The Captain' challenges impoverished youth to love France

Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) arrive for meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen stands in front of a building in the Fauvettes projects during food distribution, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Alioune gestures during meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A woman goes home with a meal distributed by 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, left, and member Mina distribute food in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Mina stands in front of a building in the Fauvettes projects during food distribution, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) distributes food in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) prepare meals in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A woman watches as members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) distribute food packages in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) prepare meals in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

'The Captain' challenges impoverished youth to love France

Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) arrive for meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen stands in front of a building in the Fauvettes projects during food distribution, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Alioune gestures during meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A woman goes home with a meal distributed by 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) attend a briefing prior to meal preparation in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, left, and member Mina distribute food in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Mina stands in front of a building in the Fauvettes projects during food distribution, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A member of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) distributes food in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) prepare meals in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
A woman watches as members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) distribute food packages in the Fauvettes projects, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Founder of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Members of 'Laissez Les Servir' (Let Them Serve) prepare meals in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, north of Paris, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Nourouddine Abdoulhoussen, a former member of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, runs a tight ship, reaching into his years in the military to inculcate in his proteges, youths from poor French suburbs, confidence, courage and love of France. To the youth in (Let Them Serve) the white-bearded 53-year-old leader with the booming voice is “the Captain.” (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)