Events

Meeting between the Chief of HGS and the Commander of the 10th US Army Air and Missile Defence Command in Europe
By apostold
29/05/2018 17:21
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On Tuesday, May 29th 2018, Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Alkiviadis Stefanis, had a meeting with the Commander of the 10th US Army Air and Missile Defence Command in Europe, Colonel David E. Shank.

Matters of mutual interest were discussed at the meeting, with a view to promoting the cooperation with the US Land Forces and deepening bilateral relations.

#HellenicArmy, #WeAreEverywhere

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Event to Honor the World War II Veterans
By apostold
29/05/2018 8:24
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On Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, within the framework of pride and outreach actions of Army Formations, an event was held at the HQ of the Centers Command (“PELOPONNISOS” IV Infantry Division) in Tripoli, to honor the World War II Veterans, in cooperation with the Cavalry and Armour Retired Officers’ Association.

The following Veterans, who fought on the Albanian front during the 1940 – 1941 Operations, were awarded for their contribution to the Nation’s struggles:
    • Reserve Sergeant (Cavalry-Armour) Angelopoulos Ilias, aged 104 years old;
    • Reserve Corporal (Cavalry-Armour) Kolliopoulos Georgios, aged 103 years old.

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Enlistment of Conscripts of 2018 C Enlistment Series at Conscripts Reception Centers
By apostold
27/05/2018 8:25
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From Monday 21st to Thursday 24th May 2018, the enlistment of Conscripts of 2018 C Enlistment Series in the Army at Conscripts Reception Centers was held under the new enlistment process.

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Visit by the Hellenic Army Inspector General – HAGS Deputy Chief to the Hellenic Contingent in Cyprus
By apostold
26/05/2018 9:46
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From Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd May 2018, the Hellenic Army Inspector General – HAGS Deputy Chief, Lieutenant General Nikolaos Manouris, visited the Hellenic Contingent in Cyprus. During his stay, he visited all Units and Independent Sub-Units of the Hellenic Contingent in Cyprus.

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Competition between Tank Platoons from XXI – XXIII – XXIV – XXV Armored Brigades
By apostold
25/05/2018 19:39
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From Monday 21st to Friday 25th May 2018, a competition was held for the first time in the Range Field of Xanthi between Tank Platoons from all Armored Brigades, with the participation of one Platoon (4 Tanks and 16 staff) from XXI – XXIII – XXIV – XXV Armored Brigades.

Crew members were assessed and rated in a series of operational subjects and tests, corresponding to all possible threats within a contemporary battle field.

The competition, whose cost was kept to the minimum after much effort, compared to its great operational value, aims at improving the training of the personnel, inculcating the fair play between crew members and offering experience in similar competitions, which are a common practice in training abroad and within NATO in particular.

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