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NRDC-GR Headquarters Commemorates French National Day

On Friday, 10 July 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted a ceremony at its Headquarters to commemorate French National Day. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS, and attended by distinguished civil and military authorities, including the Consul General of France, Mr. Jean-Luc LAVAUD; the French Defence Attaché, CAPTAIN (French NAVY) Arnaut LACOTE; the Consul General of Türkiye, Mr. Serkan GEDIK; the Consul General of Albania, Mrs. Erida DOBRUSHI; the Consul General of…

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NRDC-GR HQ Ceremony to Commemorate the United States of America Independence Day

On Friday, 3 July 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters hosted a ceremony to commemorate the Independence Day of the United States of America and celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The ceremony was officiated by the Commander NRDC-GR’s representative, the Chief of Staff of NRDC-GR Major General Vasileios KIOUSIS, and attended by distinguished civil and military authorities. Among the official guests were the U.S. Consul in Thessaloniki, Mr. Brett DVORAK, the Consul General of Albania,…

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Farewell Ceremony for NRDC-GR DCOS Plans and Welcome of his Successor

On Friday, 26 June 2026, an official farewell ceremony was held at the Thessaloniki Officers’ Club in honor of the departing Deputy Chief of Staff Plans (DCOS PLANS) of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), Brigadier General (ITA A) Giovanni PARMIGGIANI, upon completion of his tour of duty at the Headquarters. During the ceremony, Brigadier General PARMIGGIANI formally handed over his duties to his successor, Brigadier General (ITA A) Roberto BANCI, who assumes the responsibilities of Deputy Chief of…

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MEL/MIL Scripting Workshop for Exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2026” Concludes in Thessaloniki

From 15 – 26 June 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the Main Event List/Main Incident List (MEL/MIL) Scripting Workshop for the upcoming exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2026” (GOKN26) at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki. Building on the outcomes of the Strategy Workshop and the Incident Development Workshop, the event marked a key milestone in the exercise planning process. Its primary objective was to transform the approved operational framework into detailed exercise scenarios, incidents, and injects, ensuring the…

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NRDC-GR celebrated Family Day

On Friday, 19 June 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) successfully hosted its annual Family Day. The activity took place at the outdoor area of the War Museum of Thessaloniki, bringing together the Headquarters’ personnel, international officers, and their families. The primary objective of the event was to strengthen community spirit, foster closer relationships within the international community of the HQ, and encourage cultural exchange. Highlighting the core motto “Together as One Family” the initiative underscored the…

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Lieutenant General (GRC A) Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS

COMMANDER, NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE CORPS GREECE

Lt. Gen. (GRC A)

Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS

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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