Events

Army’s Contribution to Society During February 2019
By apostold
13/03/2019 9:18
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Personnel and assets were provided for the execution of public interest works throughout the Hellenic Territory, in February 2019, in the context of the Army’s contribution to society.

The following activities are indicatively mentioned:

- Visits of medical units for inhabitants’ preventive medical exams, student’s briefing on First Aid actions as well as works for the improvement of school facilities.

- Snow clearance works for the routes leading to the Chora and Palaia Poli settlements, in the area of Krimniotissa and at the provincial road Alonia – Kamariotissa of the island of Samothrace.
The Army, apart from its operational duties, also assists local communities in cooperation with the local authorities, aiming to provide social assistance and improve the living conditions of our fellow men and women.

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February 2019 Hellenic Army’s Contribution to Society Through Air Evacuations
By apostold
07/03/2019 10:14
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In February 2019, the Hellenic Army executed 21 air evacuation missions, using the 1st Army Aviation Brigade helicopters, for the transfer of 31 patients from the central and South-eastern Aegean islands to urban hospitals, during day and night.

The Army Aviation helicopters provide the aforementioned services of contribution to society on a daily basis, without decreasing their engagement in their everyday multiple operational activities (exercises, troops’ transport, surveillance, reconnaissance, etc.).

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Hellenic Military Academy’s Cadets’ Training in Fires Execution and Conduct of Exercises
By apostold
06/03/2019 12:54
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From 28 January to 22 February 2019, the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) executed a series of fires and conducted exercises throughout Greece, in the context of the winter training. Specifically, the Cadets of the 1st and 2nd Classes executed small arms’ fires, they practiced throwing grenades and firing rifle-grenades and conducted Field Training Exercises at the Ymittos Exercise Field.

The Cadets of the 3rd Class executed fires with mortars and a machine gun, during day and night, from an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), in Avlona Firing Range, Attica. In addition, they co-trained with Army Aviation and Special Forces troops, in the conduct of air mobile and amphibious operations.

The Cadets of the 4th Class conducted Field Training Exercises during all operations’ phases and they trained on subjects of Mountain Combat, in the Olympus Mountain Combat - Skiers Training Center.

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NCOs School Winter Training
By apostold
01/03/2019 9:28
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NCOs School Winter Training

From 11 to 22 February 2019, the Non-Commissioned Officers School (NCOs) conducted the winter / survival training of its Students, in Pertouli - Trikala.

The training, which included operational and special training subjects, giving emphasis on the conduct of small echelons’ exercises, aimed at familiarisation with survival in adverse weather conditions in the countryside, as well as the enhancement of the physical and mental stamina. The Students’ winter training pertains to the annual curriculum of the School, aiming at shaping the future Army Non-Commissioned Officers to become professionally and academically proficient.

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Hellenic Army General Staff Press Officer Change of Responsibility
By apostold
28/02/2019 11:51
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On Wednesday, 27 February 2019, the Hellenic Army General Staff Press Officer change of responsibility ceremony took place, with Colonel (AAVN) Ioannis Himarios assuming the duties of Press Officer from Colonel (Arm) Mihail Psaromihalakis, who held the position for the past year.
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