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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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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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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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece held a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion of the Internship Program 2025/II. The event celebrated the achievements and contributions of the nine (9) interns who participated in the program, alongside their invited family members and guests. The ceremony was led by…
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On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece Headquarters held a solemn and dignified ceremony to commemorate the Hellenic National Day, honoring the Greek War of Independence of 25 March 1821. The ceremony was officiated by the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Grigorios BOUNTLIAKIS, and attended by distinguished civil and military…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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