On Friday, 6 September 2024, we celebrated a significant milestone—the 20th anniversary of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece Headquarters! The event was a tribute to two decades of commitment and cooperation in upholding global peace and security. The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios CHOUPIS,…
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On Friday the 12th of July 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of the French National Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, welcomed the Consul General of France, Mr. Jean Luc LAVAUD and the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence. The Commander…
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On Friday the 5th of July 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of the United States Independence Day. The Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Consul General of the United States of America Mr Jerrier (Jerry) Ismail, the Lieutenant Commander of USS OAK HILL, Jason…
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On Wednesday 03rdof April 2024, an official ceremony for the Hellenic National Day took place in NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) HQ, in commemoration of the Hellenic revolution on the 25th of March 1821. The ceremony was honored with the presence of the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General (GRC A) Athanasios GARINIS, Consuls of…
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On Monday the 12th of March 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) held a farewell ceremony to commemorate the retirement of its Staff Members. The Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, honored LGEN (Ret) Georgios KALAMPOKAS, MGEN ( Ret) Themistoklis NIKOGLOU, MGEN ( Ret) ADAMIDIS Thomas, BGEN (Ret) GLINOS Nektarios and BGEN ( Ret)…
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On Tuesday the 27th of February 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) held a ceremony to commemorate the Bulgarian National Day. The Commander of NRDC-GR Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Bulgarian Consul General in Thessaloniki, Mr Antov MARKOV and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence. The Commander of NRDC-GR expressed his gratitude for…
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Year 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) since its official establishment back in August 2004. On Monday 29 January a kick-off ceremony was held at the HQ’s premises to initiate a series of ceremonial activities that are expected to culminate in September this year. During the ceremony Commander…
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The Change of Command of C’ Army Corps/NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) was held on Friday the 26th of January in Thessaloniki. The ceremony took place at the premises of “Pedion Areos” Camp, where Lieutenant General (GRC A) Athanasios GARINIS took over the command of the Headquarters (HQ) from Lieutenant General (GRC A) Paris KAPRAVELOS, at the presence of the MOD General…
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On Tuesday the 9th of January 2024, Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Paris KAPRAVELOS, presented the “Alexander the Great” yearly Awards to the HQ Staff members. “Alexander the Great” Award constitutes a program designed to recognize the superior performance, the professional excellence and the significant contribution of Staff Officers and Staff Assistants to NRDC-GR mission. According to…
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On Friday the 8th of December 2023, C’ Army Corps and NRDC-GR Staff members and their families enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. During the event the Commander, Lieutenant General Paris KAPRAVELOS exchanged wishes with the personnel and their families and gifts were offered to the children on the occasion, while the Military Band was playing…
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