From 17 to 18 October 2023, the Units of the 79th Higher National Guard Battalions Command “MYKALI” conducted operational training, which included testing a great number of tasks, such as readiness and alert exercises, asset functionality checks, and weapon system activations.
The Formation's activities were attended by the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Angelos Choudeloudis, during his visit to the Area of Responsibility of the 79th Higher National Guard Battalions Command “MYKALI”, confirming the high level of training, readiness, and morale of the personnel.
Furthermore, the Chief visited Units, military installations, the Ikaria Island Defence Command, the Surveillance Outposts on Agathonisi and Fourni islands, as well as the “PSILI AMMOS” Surveillance Outpost.