Tank Platoon Competition
From Saturday, 29 October, to Friday, 5 November 2022, a Tank Platoon Competition took place at the Tank Range in Petrohori, Xanthi, among Armoured Units of D Army Corps “THRAKI” operating LEO2 (A4 and HEL) tanks, including a Tank Platoon of the US C/1-18 Infantry Regiment operating Μ1Α1 ABRAMS tanks. The platoons were evaluated on […]
Order of the Day by the Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff for the Anniversary of 28 October 1940
To see the release press here.
Official Visit by the Chief of the French Army
On Monday, 24 October 2022, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalampos Lalousis, welcomed the Chief of the French Army, General Pierre Schill, who is on an official visit to our country following an invitation from the Chief HAGS. During the meeting, which took place in an excellent atmosphere, the two Chiefs […]
Artillery Unit Fire Training for the Second Half of 2022
From 18 to 20 October 2022, artillery fire training for the second half of 2022 was conducted at the Petrota Range in Xanthi with personnel, weapon systems, and assets of D Army Corps “THRAKI” Artillery Units. The fires were conducted using all prescribed fire support request, coordination, and execution procedures in order to achieve the […]
Cavalry – Armour Week
The week from 17 to 21 October 2022 included thematic events dedicated to the Cavalry – Armour Arm, whose purpose was to highlight the history and contribution of the Arm to the Nation’s struggles, as well as the key role of tanks in dealing with current and future challenges. Within the framework of these […]
Exercise “OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22” Distinguished Visitors Day
Friday, 21 October 2022, was Distinguished Visitors Day (DV DAY) at the Petrohori Range – Proving Ground in Xanthi, within the framework of the international cooperation schemes with friendly and allied countries planned by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, for the Medium Tank Battalion Task Force-level Field Exercise “OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22”, which involved troops of […]
Delivery of Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
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Day Event “The Cavalry in Modern Greek History: 200 Years of Struggles and Contribution”
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Opening Ceremony for the Child Care Centre of Alexandroupolis
On Wednesday, 12 October 2022, a ceremony was held, in the presence of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalampos Lalousis, for the opening of the Child Care Centre of Alexandroupolis, which was funded with a donation from the Vasilios G. Melas Foundation. The ceremony was attended by the President of the […]
Opening Ceremony for the Didymotiho Branch of the Military Pharmacy of Athens
On Tuesday, 11 October 2022, a ceremony was held, in the presence of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalampos Lalousis, for the opening of the Didymotiho Branch of the Military Pharmacy of Athens, which was constructed with Army resources. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Didymotiho, Mr. Romylos Hatzigianoglou, […]