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2024

“New Year’s Welcome” and “Alexander the Great” Yearly Award

On Monday the 13th of January 2025, the NRDC-GR personnel gathered in the Officer’s club for the traditional cutting of “Vasilopita”, a Greek tradition for welcoming the New Year, where Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, cut the pie and shared it with the personnel. On the same occasion, the COM NRDC-GR presented the “Alexander the…

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NRDC-GR Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

 On Thursday the 12th of December 2024, NRDC-GR and C’ Army Corps Staff members and their families enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. During the event the Commander, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS exchanged wishes with the personnel and their families and gifts were offered to the children on the occasion, while the Military Band was playing Christmas songs. We wish you…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates the Romanian National Day

On Friday the 6th of December 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the Romanian National Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, warmly welcomed the Romanian Consul, Mrs. Georgiana-Gabriela IACOBUTA and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence.

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Albania’s Independence Day

On Wednesday the 4th of December 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of Albania’s Independence Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Consul General of Albania in Thessaloniki, Mrs. Erida DOBRUSHI and the participating Consuls from Allied Contributing Nations, who honoured the…

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Exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2024”

From the 22nd to the 29th of November 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted the execution phase of Exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2024”, with the participation of 967 Staff Officers from 16 NATO member states deployed 30km from its premises, at Prokopidi Camp in Assiros village. On 28th of November, the Distinguished Visitors’…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Italian National Day

On Friday the 8th of November 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day. NRDC-GR Chief of Staff Major General Vasileios TSAMIS, welcomed the Honorary Consul of Italy, Mrs Georgia SARANTOPOULOU and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored…

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Welcome Ceremony for Newcomers at NRDC-GR

On Wednesday 6th of November 2024, a ceremony was held at NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) HQ to welcome our newcomers.  Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, warmly welcomed the new Staff members and wished them success and a fulfilling experience at NRDC-GR.  We extend our best wishes to all the newcomers as…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Turkish Republic Day

On Friday 25th of October 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of the Turkish Republic Day. NRDC-GR Deputy Major General Valentin KRASTEV welcomed the Consul General of Türkiye, Mr. Serkan GEDIC and the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence.

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ACO CREVAL Course Hosted by NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece

From Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted an Allied Command Operations (ACO) Combat Readiness Evaluation (CREVAL) Course at its premises, delivered by NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM). Representatives from LANDCOM, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Spain, U.S. Army Europe…

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Visit of U.S. House Armed Services Committee Delegation to NRDC-GR

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) in Thessaloniki welcomed an official delegation from the United States House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The distinguished guests first met with NRDC-GR Deputy Commander, Major General Valentin KRASTEV and received a briefing on the structure, mission, and training activities of the Headquarters.…

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