NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE
CORPS GREECE

On Friday, 6 March 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) held a ceremony to commemorate the Bulgarian National Day, underscoring the deep-rooted solidarity that defines the Alliance. The Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios Bountliakis, welcomed distinguished guests, including the Bulgarian Consul General in Thessaloniki, Mr. Antov Markov, and the Consul General of the French Republic, Mr. Jean-Luc Lavaud, the Turkish Consul General, Mr. Serkan Gedik, the Albanian Consul, Ms. Erida Brodushi, and the President of AUSA Hellenic…

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…

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…