On Thursday the 10th of July 2025, Brigadier General Ionel VLASIE, Commander of Joint Logistic Support Group Naples (JLSGNP) , accompanied by a delegation, visited NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters in Thessaloniki. The visit began with an office call with NRDC-GR Deputy Commander, Major General Valentin KRASTEV. Following the office call, the…
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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 Friday the 21th of March 2025, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) organized a daily trip for its staff and families to Vergina in northern Greece. They visited the Royal Tombs of Aigai, where the tombs of Macedonian kings, including King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, are located, and viewed…
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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, February 10, 2025, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) in Thessaloniki provided Host Nation Support to personnel from the Italian Maritime Forces (ITA MARFOR) as part of the STEADFAST DART 2025 exercise. Rear Admiral (UH) Andrea PETRONI, Commander of ITA MARFOR, led a delegation of 100 officers and Non Commissioned Officers to…
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On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) in Thessaloniki welcomed an official delegation from the United States House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The distinguished guests first met with NRDC-GR Deputy Commander, Major General Valentin KRASTEV and received a briefing on the structure, mission, and training activities of the Headquarters.…
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On Friday the 20th of September 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), organized a daily visit for the staff and families to the historic ROUPEL Fortification and Bunkers in northern Greece, one of the most significant military installations in the country. The compound is known for its strategic design and played a crucial role in…
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On Monday the 9th of September 2024, the Ambassador of Italy in Greece, Mr. Paolo CUCULI, accompanied by the Honorary Consul of Italy in Thessaloniki, Mrs. Georgia SARANTOPOULOU and a small delegation, visited NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Headquarters in Thessaloniki. The visit began with an office call with NRDC-GR Commander, Lieutenant General…
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On Friday the 28th of June 2024, the Chief of General Staff of the Republic of the North Macedonia, Lieutenant General Vasko GJURCHINOVSKI, was welcomed by the Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, during his visit to NRDC-GR, in Thessaloniki. An informative briefing was provided to the distinguished visitor…
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