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NRDC-GR Celebrates Spanish National Day

On Friday 10th October 2025, at NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) premises, the official ceremony took place for the celebration of the Spanish National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España). Deputy Commander (DCOM) NRDC-GR Major General Mitko GRIGOROV, welcomed the Honorary Consul of Spain, Mr. Samuel NAHMIAS, the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations and members of the Spanish community, who attended the event. The DCOM congratulated the Spanish personnel for their anniversary and expressed his appreciation for their significant contribution to this HQ.

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NRDC-GR 21st Plenary Conference

On Wednesday the 8th of October 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters hosted the 21st Plenary Conference, under the auspices of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS). During the Plenary, the Senior Representatives of the participating nations, confirmed their commitment to NRDC-GR, while they reached a consensus on issues related to the HQ’s organizational changes and manning requirements.

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NRDC-GR Interns Induction Training

On Monday, 6th October 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted, on its premises, the 2025/II Internship Induction Training within the framework of the NATO Internship Program (NIP). The purpose of the training was to welcome the newcomer interns and provide them with initial guidance and instructions. During his address, the Chief of Staff (COS) of NRDC-GR, Major General Vasileios TSAMIS encouraged the interns to bring fresh, innovative, and “out-of-the-box” ideas, contributing to the special tasks and projects…

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NRDC-GR Newcomers Training

NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) HQ, launched a modular weekly training from 15 to 19 Sep 25, in order to support its newcomers. The aim of this training, in addition to the respective one provided by the Branches, is to help new Staff members to progressively integrate in the HQ environment and functions. Common understanding and basic knowledge, staff processes and tools, are the instruments that will facilitate their day to day work within NATO environment and the…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates French National Day

On Friday the 19th of September 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the French National Day. NRDC-GR Deputy Commander Major General Mitko GRIGOROV, welcomed the Consul General of France, Mr. Jean-LUC LAVAUD and the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence. The Deputy Commander warmly congratulated the French contingent on the occasion of their national anniversary. He acknowledged the historical significance of the French National Day and commended…

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COMMANDER, NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE CORPS GREECE

Lt. Gen. (GRC A)
Athanasios GARINIS

The Corps Commander’s primary mission is to prepare the Corps to carry out the full range of military operations throughout the area of responsibility and beyond.

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"Capable now, ...ready for tomorrow, ...adapting to the future"

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