Events

On Friday, 05 April 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the Hellenic National Defence College, where he gave a lecture to the students of the College's 76th Training Class.

In his lecture, the Chief stressed that the Hellenic Army General Staff lays particular importance on the training of Army personnel, focusing on the Academies and Application Schools, while at the same time underlining the fact that a special pillar of training is the participation in international exercises, in Greece and abroad. He also referred to the Army's participation in NATO and European Union missions, as well as the great role of innovation in the modern environment.

 

Finally, he prompted the students, upon their graduation from the Hellenic National Defence College, to effectively support the leadership of the Armed and Security Forces.

The oath-taking ceremonies of 2024 B Enlistment Series Newly Recruited Soldiers took place on Friday, 29 March 2024.

The oath-taking ceremonies took place in the presence of Army General Officers, as representatives of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, state and religious authorities, as well as family members of the newly recruited soldiers.

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From 27 to 28 March 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the Area of Responsibility of the 95th Higher National Guard Battalions Command “DIAGORIDON”.


During his visit, the Chief was briefed on the Formation's mission and operational and training activities, and visited Units, military installations, and the Surveillance Outpost “GHINAS”.


The Chief gave a short address, provided guidelines to the Formation personnel, and stressed the importance of mission command. Finally, he congratulated the personnel for their work.


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On Tuesday, 26 March 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the Armour Training Centre in Avlonas, Attica, where he addressed the newly enlisted Professional Soldiers currently training there.


In his address, the Chief stressed that the objective of the training is their seamless integration into the Units and their successful utilisation based on their specialty. He also prompted them to continuously improve and upgrade their knowledge, with eagerness and dedication, while he also pointed out that high morale, being presentable, military spirit, knowledge, and skills make up the image of the ideal professional soldier. Finally, he assured them that the Hellenic Army General Staff will always stand beside them in their efforts, enabling them to surely and steadily build their career.

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