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NRDC-GR Headquarters Commemorates Spanish National Day

On Friday, 16 October 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted a ceremony at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki to commemorate Spanish National Day. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS, and attended by distinguished diplomatic, civilian, and military representatives, including the Honorary Consul of Spain, Mr. Samuel NAHMIAS; the Consul General of Romania, Ms. Corina CREȚU; and the Consul General of Bulgaria, Mr. Anton MARKOV. Their presence, together with the multinational…

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NRDC-GR Hosts the 22nd Plenary Conference

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the 22nd Plenary Conference at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki, under the auspices of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS). The conference brought together senior representatives from the participating nations, providing a forum for discussions and decision-making on matters of common interest related to the Headquarters’ operational requirements, organisational developments, and personnel manning. During the conference, national representatives reaffirmed their continued commitment to NRDC-GR and reached consensus…

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NRDC-GR Marks the Promotion of U.S. Army Major Alfonso RIVERA

On Friday, 9 October 2026, a military promotion ceremony was held at the Thessaloniki Military Officers’ Club to mark the promotion of U.S. Army Captain Alfonso RIVERA to the rank of Major. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), Lieutenant General Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS, who congratulated Major RIVERA on his promotion and acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and valuable contribution to the operational readiness of the multinational Headquarters. Among the distinguished guests was…

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NRDC-GR Hosts StratCom Conference 2026 in Thessaloniki

On  October 8, 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the StratCom Conference 2026 at the Thessaloniki Officers’ Club, under the theme “Securing the Alliance Information Environment”. The conference brought together military officials, academic representatives, and subject matter experts to examine current challenges in Strategic Communications (StratCom), information integrity, and the cognitive dimension of the operational environment. Discussions focused on the evolving information environment, the importance of resilience against information threats, and the role of effective strategic communication…

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NRDC-GR Conducts 2026/II Intern Induction Training

On Monday, 5 October 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted the 2026/II Intern Induction Training at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki, within the framework of the NATO Internship Programme (NIP). The training aimed to welcome the new interns and provide them with initial guidance and essential information to support their integration into the Headquarters and their respective Branches. During his address, the Chief of Staff (COS) of NRDC-GR, Major General Vasileios KIOUSIS, welcomed the interns and encouraged them…

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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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