On Thursday the 8th of May 2025, General Andrew P. POPPAS, Commander of US Army Forces Command, visited NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters in Thessaloniki. The visit started with an office call with NRDC-GR Commander, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS and 1st Army/EU-OHQ Commander, Lieutenant General Stavros PAPASTATHOPOULOS, at the historic Hellenic C’ Army Corps…
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THESSALONIKI, Greece – April 24, 2025 – NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) welcomed His Excellency Jorge M. DOMECQ FERNÁNDEZ de BOBADILLA, Ambassador of Spain to Greece, for an official visit to its Headquarters (HQ) in Thessaloniki. The visit served to strengthen ties between allied countries and enhance understanding of the HQ’s mission. The Ambassador…
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On Monday 31st of March 2025, 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 Thursday the 20th of March 2025, 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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On Tuesday, 25 February 2025, a delegation from the National Defence University of Saudi Arabia visited the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) headquarters in Thessaloniki. During their visit, the officers received an unclassified briefing on NRDC-GR’s organization, role, and capabilities. They also had the opportunity to observe NRDC-GR’s daily activities and Battle Rhythm,…
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On Monday 3rd of February 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), conducted on its premises the 2025/I Internship Induction Training, in the context of the NATO Internship Program (NIP). The purpose of the training was to welcome the newcomer interns and to provide them initial guidance and instructions. In addition, COS NRDC-GR urged…
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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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