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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The Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC), in collaboration with the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), is hosting the LOGFAS Database Building Workshop (DBWS) for the NATO exercise “CONNECTED LOGISTICIANS 2026” (COLO26) at the NRDC-GR Headquarters in Thessaloniki. The workshop took place from 19 to 21 May, 2026. COLO26 is a highly specialized technical…
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On Friday, May 15th 2026, a graduation ceremony was held at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki (NCTH) in order to mark the successful completion of the Open Sea Sailing School. The event, hosted by the Club’s President and Board of Directors, awarded commemorative certifications to members of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR)…
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From 12 to 13 May 2026, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted the Main Planning Conference (MPC) for the upcoming exercise “GORDIAN KNOT 2026” (GOKN26) at its headquarters in Thessaloniki. This conference represents a significant milestone in the preparation phase for one of the Headquarters’ most vital training events. GOKN26 is a scheduled…
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