Events

The oath-taking ceremonies of 2024 A Enlistment Series Newly Recruited Soldiers took place on Friday, 09 February 2024.
The oath-taking ceremony at Camp “THEODORAKI” in Rethymno was attended by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Ioannis Kefalogiannis.

The oath-taking ceremonies took place in the presence of Army General Officers, as representatives of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, state and religious authorities, as well as family members of the newly recruited soldiers.

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On Thursday, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the headquarters of the Hellenic First Army/EU OHQ "ACHILLEAS”, where he was welcomed by its Commanding General, Lieutenant General Dimokritos Konstantakos.


During the visit, the Chief was briefed on the Hellenic First Army/EU OHQ's mission and operational and training activities. He then gave a short address and provided guidelines to the personnel. Later, he visited the European Union Operational Headquarters, where he was given a short briefing and tour of the headquarters.

 

From 05 to 09 February 2024, the XXI Armoured Brigade “PINDOS” conducted operational training in its Area of Responsibility.


The training tested multiple operational tasks and procedures in order to increase the operational readiness of the Formation's Units. The training included, among others, small arms, heavy infantry weapon, and tank fire training.

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On Wednesday, 07 February 2024, a ceremony was held at Camp “KARAISKAKI B” in Haidari for the inauguration of the new Headquarters of the Base Support Command.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Nikolaos Krassas as representative of the Metropolitan of Nikea, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, the Honorary Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, General Charalampos Lalousis (ret.), the Commanding General of the Hellenic Army Support Command "AEGEAS”, Lieutenant General Dimitrios Bolomytis, the Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Dimitrios Vakentis, active duty and retired Officers, and other guests.

On Tuesday, 06 February 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon).

During the visit, the Chief was briefed on the Academy's work, was given a tour of its facilities, and attended part of the cadet winter training.


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