Graduation of the 6th Training Class of the Hellenic Army War College
On Friday, 29 July 2022, a ceremony was held at the Hellenic Army War College at Camp “OPLARCHIGOU D. DALIPI” in Thessaloniki for the graduation of the 6th Training Class. The diplomas were awarded to the graduates by the Army Inspector General – Commander of the Doctrine and Training Command, Lieutenant General Nikolaos Flaris, and […]
Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) Summer Training
From 29 June to 20 July 2022, the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) conducted summer training in the area of Kanapitsa, Litohoro. The training included individual tactics, fighter techniques, and Squad and Platoon–level exercises, day and night, involving personnel and assets of the XXIV Armoured Brigade “1o SYNTAGMA IPPIKOU – FLORINA” and the 1st Army Aviation […]
Delivery of 90 Armoured Security Vehicles
On Saturday, 23 July 2022, 90 Μ1117 Armoured Security Vehicles (ASV) were delivered in Thessaloniki, in addition to the 354 already delivered. The Μ1117s were granted to our country by the US as Excess Defense Articles (EDA) and are used for reconnaissance and area surveillance missions, thus greatly enhancing the Army’s operational capabilities due to […]
Oath-Taking Ceremony of Career Sergeants, Class of 2022
On Friday, 15 July 2022, the oath–taking ceremony of the new Career Sergeants, Class of 2022 “Major (Art) Dimitrios Kostakis”, was held at the Career NCO School in Trikala, in the presence of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalampos Lalousis as representative of the Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Church of Panaghia Nikopios at the 95th Higher National Guard Battalions Command
On Saturday, 9 July 2022, a ceremony was held at Camp “STRATIGOU GEORGIOU KATEHAKI” in Rhodes for the inauguration of the Church of Panaghia Nikopios. The ceremony, which was officiated by the Metropolitan of Rhodes, Mr. Kyrillos, was attended by Members of Parliament, the Army Inspector General – Commander of the Doctrine and Training Command, Lieutenant […]
Ceremony for the Donation of Communications Equipment by OTE Group to the Hellenic Army General Staff
On Tuesday, 12 July 2022, a ceremony was held at Camp “KARAISKAKI A” in Haidari, Attica, for the donation of materials and equipment for the construction of 2 new Mobile Communication Nodes and the upgrade of 2 additional antenna systems to the Hellenic Army General Staff by OTE Group. The ceremony was attended by the […]
Induction Ceremony for Engineer Machinery Acquired via NSRF
On Thursday, 8 December 2022, a ceremony was held at Camp “LOHAGOU KAPOTA” for the induction of 20 Engineer Machinery – Special-Purpose Vehicles and bridge construction equipment to the Hellenic Army, which were acquired with funding from the 2014-2022 NSRF Programme (valued at €8,990,200) of the Region of Attica, in addition to the 36 Engineer […]
Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff Attends 29th Annual Conference of European Armies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
From 06 to 08 July 2022, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalampos Lalousis, attended the 29th Annual Conference of European Armies held in Garmisch–Partenkirchen, Germany, by the United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR–AF). The Conference, which is one of the top activities on defence cooperation in Europe, was attended by […]
Field Exercise “POTAMIA ODOS-22”
From Monday, 04 July, to Friday, 08 July 2022, Field Exercise “POTAMIA ODOS-22” was conducted at the Floating Craft Training Centre of South Evros with personnel and assets from D Army Corps “THRAKI” and the 1st Army Aviation Brigade “KILKIS – LAHANAS”. The exercise included river crossing operations tasks. The Distinguished Visitors Day on 07 […]
Sword Award Ceremonies
From 24 June to 04 July 2022, ceremonies were held at the headquarters of Major Commands, Major Formations, and Formations across Greece for the award of the Officer’s sword to Army Officers other than graduates of the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) and the Corps Officer Military Academy. At the ceremony of C Army Corps/NRDC-GR “MEGAS […]