Events

FTX “DINAMIKI ANTIDRASI - 24”
By gmavroidis1
03/06/2024 14:48
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From 29 to 31 May 2024, the Field Exercises “DINAMIKI ANTIDRASI - 24” took place with the participation of personnel and National Guards, and the utilisation of vehicles of the Formations, in the Areas of Responsibility of the 29th Mechanised Infantry Brigade “POGRADETS”, the 9th Mechanised Infantry Brigade “ANDRIANOUPOLI”, and the 8th Mechanised Infantry Brigade “IPIROS”.

The field exercises tested multiple operational tasks in order to increase the operational readiness of the Formations.

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Presentation of Army Officers with Swords
By gmavroidis1
31/05/2024 16:50
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From 01 to 30 May 2024, sword presentation ceremonies took place in the bases of Major Commands - Major Formations, and Formations throughout the country, for Army Officers other than Hellenic Army Academy and Hellenic Military Academy of Combat Service Support Officers graduates.

Apart from the Military Leadership and personnel delegations, the ceremonies were also attended by the relatives of the Officers who were presented with swords.

#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός, #HellenicArmy

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Address of Chief HAGS to Second Lieutenants of Class of 2023
By gmavroidis1
30/05/2024 14:53
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On Thursday 30 May 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the Infantry School in Camp “TAGMATARHI VELISSARIOU IOANNI” in Chalkis, where he made a speech addressed to the Second Lieutenants of the class of 2023.

During his address, the Chief pointed out the significance of the training provided to the new Officers in Military Academies and Application Schools, and encouraged them to make the most of future training programmes, both in Greece and abroad.

Afterwards, he pointed out that the personnel constitutes the best weapon and encouraged the Officers to trust their subordinates, so that they develop the initiative for the dynamic training of enlisted soldiers.

#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός, #HellenicArmy

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Chief HAGS visits Support Division, 34th Motorised Infantry Brigade, and Hellenic Army War College
By gmavroidis1
30/05/2024 12:18
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On Wednesday 29 May 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis visited the headquarters of the Support Division “PROMITHEAS”, the 34th Motorised Infantry Brigade “APOSPASMA SYNTAGMATARHOU DIALETI”, the Hellenic War College, and the 884th Forward Food Supply Base Depot, accompanied by the Commanding General of C Army Corps/NRDC-GR “MEGAS ALEXANDROS”, Lieutenant General Athanasios Garinis.

During the visit, the Chief was briefed on the Formation's mission and operational and training activities, as well as the training provided by the College. He then gave a short address and provided guidelines to the personnel.

#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός #HellenicArmy

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Celebration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete
By gmavroidis1
29/05/2024 12:26
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On Sunday 26 May 2024, the ceremonies for the formal celebration of the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete reached their peak; they included a formal doxology in the Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of Virgin Mary in the morning, as well as a closing ceremony at the Battle of Crete Memorial (Maleme Airport, Chania) in the evening.

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