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NRDC-GR Interns Induction Training

On Monday 9th of February 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), conducted at its premises the 2026/I Internship Induction Training, in the context of the NATO Internship Program (NIP). The purpose of the training was to welcome the newcomer interns and to provide them initial guidance and instructions. In addition, COS NRDC-GR encouraged them to bring fresh and out of the box ideas and successfully accomplish challenging tasks and projects in the Branches where they have been embedded.…

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New Year’s Welcome & Vasilopita Ceremony

On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) personnel gathered at the Officers’ Club for the traditional cutting of the “Vasilopita,” a symbolic Greek custom to welcome the New Year. The Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS, led the ceremony, cutting the pie and offering his warmest wishes for health, prosperity, and success to all personnel and their families. The event provided an opportunity for the Headquarters’ staff to come together in a festive atmosphere, strengthening…

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NRDC-GR Change of Command

A Change of Command Ceremony of the Supreme Military Command of Epirus and Macedonia (ASDIM) / NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) was held on Friday, 16 January, in Thessaloniki. The ceremony took place at the “Pedion Areos” Camp, where Lieutenant General (GRC A) Grigorios Boudliakis assumed command of the Headquarters (HQ) from Lieutenant General (GRC A) Athanasios Garinis, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Macedonia and Thrace, Konstantinos Gioulekas. The ceremony was also honored by the…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Albania’s Independence Day

On Monday the 15th of December 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of Albania’s Independence Day. NRDC-GR Deputy Commander Major General (BGR A) Mitko Stefanov GRIGOROV, welcomed the Consul General of Albania in Thessaloniki, Mrs. Erida DOBRUSHI and the participating Consuls from Allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence.

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NRDC-GR Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Friday the 12th of December 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Staff members and their families enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. During the event the Commander, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS wished happy holidays to the personnel and their families and he offered gifts to the children on the occasion, while the Military Band was playing Christmas songs. We wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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LT. GEN BOUNTLIAKIS Grigorios

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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