Events

Visit by the Chief HAGS to the Islands Ro, Stroghyli, Meghisti, and Symi
By apostold
23/04/2019 8:52
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On Thursday, 18 April 2019, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, visited Units and Surveillance Outposts on the islands Ro, Stroghyli, Meghisti, and Symi, accompanied by the Commanding General of the Higher Military Command of Interior and Islands "AEGEAS", Lieutenant General Georgios Dimitropoulos.

During his visit, the Chief:

- was briefed on current activities.
- visited Unit installations and all Surveillance Outposts.
- inspected the assigned Readiness Troops.
- was given a tour of the Officers' military housing quarters under construction.
- met with representatives of the local authorities.
- addressed and provided guidelines to the personnel.

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Visit by the Army Inspector General to the Area of Responsibility of the Higher Military Command of Interior and Islands
By apostold
21/04/2019 9:43
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On 10 and 11 April 2019, the Army Inspector General, Lieutenant General Antonios Nomikos, visited the Area of Responsibility of the Higher Military Command of Interior and Islands.

The Army Inspector General visited Units, installations, and Surveillance Outposts on islands within the Area of Responsibility of the Higher Military Command of Interior and Islands, including Kos, Karpathos, Nisyros, Symi, Kalymnos, Kalolimnos, Leros, Farmakonisi, Patmos, Agathonisi, Fourni, and Ikaria.

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Visit by the Chief HAGS to the 95th Higher National Guard Battalions Command, Halki Island, and the Island Defence Command of Tilos
By apostold
20/04/2019 18:33
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On Wednesday, 17 April 2019, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, visited the Headquarters and Units of the 95th Higher National Guard Battalions Command, the Surveillance Outposts on Halki island, and the Island Defence Command of Tilos, accompanied by the Commanding General of the Higher Military Command of Interior and Islands.

During his visit, the Chief:

- was briefed on current activities.
- visited Camp and Unit installations and all Surveillance Outposts on Rhodes, Halki, and Tilos islands.
- inspected the assigned Readiness Troops.
- attended training activities.
- met with representatives of the local authorities.
- addressed and provided guidelines to the personnel.

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Annual Memorial Service and Wreath Laying in Memory of the Fallen Officers in Sarantaporo, Elassona
By apostold
20/04/2019 9:49
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On Friday, 19 April 2019, the annual memorial service and wreath laying was held at the Memorial site in honour of the four Hellenic Army Officers who were mortally wounded in action on 19 April 2017 in Sarantaporo, Elassona, while flying on an Army Aviation helicopter.
The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, the Commanding General of the Hellenic First Army/EU-OHQ, Lieutenant General Konstantinos Floros, families of the fallen, representatives of the local, political, and religious authorities, as well as crowds of people.
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Participation of a Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) Team in the 51st Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in the US
By apostold
16/04/2019 18:32
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From 08 to 14 April, a Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) team of 11 cadets went to the United States Military Academy (USMA – West Point) to participate for the first time in the 51st Sandhurst Military Skills Competition.

The competition was a 32-hour, 60 km rucking event in unknown terrain that included operational mission tasks, as well as physical fitness challenges before and during the competition.

For more information see the relevant post on the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) website at  https://sse.army.gr/el/news/symmetohi-tis-sholis-ston-51o-diagonismo-sandhurst-military-skills-competition

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