Events

18/05/2019 17:33

On Thursday, 16 May 2019, the annual "Velissariou – Paparrodou" military sports games took place at the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) in Vari, Attica, in the presence of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas.

The aim of the games, beyond their symbolism, is to maintain tradition, promote fair play, develop a spirit of sport, and improve the physical endurance of cadets, teamwork, confidence, and esprit de corps. The winner was the 2nd Cadet Battalion "Maj (Art) Paparrodou Ioannis".

 

18/05/2019 9:55

On Thursday, 16 May 2019, a ceremony was held at "LOHAGOU (PB) ARGYROPOULOU DIMITRIOU" Camp in Kymi, Evia, for the opening of the "ANTISTRATIGOU OTHONA KYRIAKOPOULOU" Officers' Club and 10 hostel apartments, funded by a donation by Mr. Panaghiotis Kyriakopoulos.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, the donor, Mr. Panaghiotis Kyriakopoulos, General Officers of HAGS, and representatives of the local authorities.

17/05/2019 20:09

On Thursday, 16 May 2019, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, visited the Headquarters of the 32nd Marine Brigade in "SYNTAGMATARHI (PZ) GEORGOULA N." Camp, accompanied by the Commanding General of the I Infantry Division "SMYRNI", Major General Savvas Kolokouris.

During his visit, the Chief was briefed on the current activities of the Formation and its Units, provided guidelines, and addressed the personnel.

17/05/2019 13:50

The Austrian Land Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Franz Reissner, visited the Hellenic Army General Staff on Wednesday, 15 May 2019.

His visit included discussions on matters of mutual interest concerning areas of cooperation between the Land Forces of Greece and Austria, while Lieutenant General Franz Reissner and the Chief HAGS, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, attended an exercise at the Engineer School in Loutraki, Corinthia.

The exercise involved Engineer, Army Aviation, and Medical Corps personnel and assets, while the tactical scenario was support of natural disaster relief efforts.

17/05/2019 8:47

On Thursday, 16 May 2019, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the US were delivered to Greece. The Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas, accompanied by the Army Aviation Director, Major General Christos Iliopoulos, visited the area to attend the process.

The helicopters flew with mixed crews consisting of Greek and American pilots. The air assets have been characterised as immediately usable and are expected to become fully operational soon.