On Friday, 19 June, 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters held a dignified ceremony to commemorate the National Day of the United Kingdom. The ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Commander of NRDC-GR, Major General (MGEN) Mitko GRIGOROV, and attended by distinguished civil and military authorities. Among the official guests were…
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On Wednesday, 17 June, 2026, a military farewell ceremony was held at the Military Officers’ Club in Thessaloniki to commemorate and honor the departure of twenty staff members completing their tour of duty within the NRDC-GR. The Presiding Officer and host of the event, the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios Bountliakis, officially honored the…
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From Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th June 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) organized the annual “SIKINOS-26” Intelligence Seminar in Thessaloniki, Greece. The purpose of the annual “SIKINOS” Intelligence Seminars is to improve Intel knowledge and understanding in the Alliance’s various areas of interest, as well as to strengthen relationships between NATO HQs and affiliated forces. This…
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On Friday, June 12, 2026, a military ceremony was held at the Hellenic Officers’ Club to honor U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rupert Doolan on the occasion of his promotion to the rank of Colonel, while also marking his farewell and departure from the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters. The Presiding Officer and host of the…
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On 4 June 2026, officers and family members of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) foreign personnel received certificates following the successful completion of Hellenic and English language courses at both beginner and advanced levels. This year, 15 family members successfully completed the programme, while among the Headquarters personnel, an officer from Bulgaria…
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The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) welcomed the Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of North Macedonia Army, Major General Sashko LAFCHISKI, who accompanied by a military delegation and visited the Headquarters in Thessaloniki on 5 June 2026. Prior to the welcoming ceremony, the Chief of the General Staff of the…
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The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the Graduated Readiness Forces (Land) Headquarters’ Budget, Fiscal and Personnel & Compensation Officers (BOFOPO) Conference at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki from 3 to 5 June 2026. The annual conference brought together G8 representatives and Chiefs of Financial Sections from across the NATO GRF(L) community to exchange lessons learned,…
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The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the Joint Air-Ground Integration Center (JAGIC) Seminar at its headquarters in Thessaloniki from 26 to 29 May 2026. The seminar brought together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from NATO Fires and Targeting (F&T) communities, including representatives from Allied Land Command, to exchange lessons learned and discuss current…
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From 25 to 29 May 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted the Main Event List/Main Incident List (MEL/MIL) Incident Development Workshop (IDWS) for the upcoming Exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2026” (GOKN26) at its Headquarters in Thessaloniki. The workshop constituted a key step in the exercise planning process. Its primary aim was to…
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On Monday, 25 May 2026, and Wednesday, 27 May 2026, cadets from the Hellenic Military Academy (HMA) and the Hellenic Naval War College (HNWC) respectively, visited the War Museum of Thessaloniki. During their visits, they were briefed comprehensively on the organization’s role, capabilities, and operational planning of both the Supreme Military Command of Epirus and…
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