Events

Field Exercise of the Mechanized Infantry Company (FTX “PINDOS”), with the participation at the same time of the Active Army and Militiamen in Pentaloni – Ioannina
By apostold
24/05/2018 17:56
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On Thursday, May 24th 2018, Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Alkiviadis Stefanis, attended the final stage of the Field Exercise “PINDOS” (Mechanized Infantry Company Group during Attack) that was held in “PENTALONI” Exercise Field, with the participation of personnel and assets from Units of the 33rd Mechanised Brigade / “KYDONIES REGIMENT”, the 34th Mechanised Brigade / “COL DIALETIS DETACHMENT” and the Kalpaki National Guard Battalion.

The said exercise, which was attended by local residents and schools, constitutes a flagrant example of the excellent cooperation between the Active Army and the participating Militiamen.

We are proud of the permanent personnel, the militiamen and the reservists that participated in the said exercise, of their extremely high morale, their professionalism, the optimism and victorious spirit they demonstrate in all activities.

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Naming of the Greek Guard House “PLAGIES – SOLDIER GEORGIOS KONTSALAKIS”
By apostold
24/05/2018 8:50
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On Tuesday, May 22nd 2018, the naming ceremony of the Greek Guard House “PLAGIES – SOLDIER GEORGIOS KONTSALAKIS” was held.

Soldier Georgios Kontsalakis heroically died fighting on April 26th 1941 during World War II, in his effort to escape from a concentration camp of German occupiers in the area of Xanthi.

The ceremony has been attended by the Commander of D’ Army Corps “THRAKI”, Lieutenant General Georgios Kampas, local authorities and relatives of the Hero – Soldier Georgios Kontsalakis.

#HellenicArmy, #WeCare

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Ceremony of Wings Decoration to Free-Fall Parachutists at the Parachutists School
By apostold
23/05/2018 13:03
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On Friday 18 May 2018, at the HQ of the Parachutists School in Aspropyrgos - Attica, an award and decoration ceremony took place for the Certificates and Wings of the Free-Fall Parachutist, to members of the army who attended and successfully completed:

- The Free Fall School (2nd training series), which took place from 16 April to 18 May 2018. 11 members of the Armed Forces graduated (9 from the Army, 1 from the Hellenic Navy and 1 from the Air Force).

- The Free-Fall Team Leaders School, which took place from 24 April to 18 May 2018. 5 members of the Armed Forces graduated (3 from the Army and 2 from the Cyprus National Guard General Staff).

We wish to the graduates, who completed a training of high level, good jumps and safe landings.

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The Chief of the Romanian Land Forces, Major General Ovidiu Liviu Uifaleanu, visits HAGS:
By apostold
23/05/2018 7:17
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From 21 to 23 May 2018, the Chief of the Romanian Land Forces, Major General Ovidiu Liviu Uifaleanu, paid an official visit to the Hellenic Army General Staff.

 Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the field of cooperation between Greek and Romanian Armies.

# Hellenic Army, # We Are Everywhere

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Training Regarding First Aid and Personnel Evacuation from a Helicopter, at the Army Aviation School
By apostold
22/05/2018 16:53
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On Thursday, 17 May and on Friday, 18 May 2018, a training session was performed  with regard to First Aid and to personnel evacuation from a Helicopter, by Mr Maragoulias Dimitrios, a Certified First Aid Instructor, of the Rescue Training International (R.T.I.) and Hellenic Motors General Manager (Air evacuation), with a group of instructors, at the Headquarters of the Army Aviation School, in the military airfield of Alexandria, Imathia.

The training, which was performed in the context of  actions regarding personnel welfare, included:
Basic Life Support (BLS) theoretical subjects.

CPR, wounds bandaging, collar adjustment and response to drowning incidents were demonstrated.

Practical training regarding personnel evacuation from a Helicopter, casualty transport and First Aid on the field.

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