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Historic day for women in the Armed Forces: For the first time, women join the Army as volunteers

A total of 72 women reported for service - The swearing-in ceremony for the female volunteers will take place on Friday, June 26

Women in uniform for the first time: A three-digit number of applications for 12-month voluntary service, with bonus points for public sector hiring as an incentive

Female conscripts are offered bonus points for recruitment in the public sector and recognition of prior service, along with incentives for career advancement as Short-Term Re-enlisted Soldiers or Professional Soldiers

The Ministry of Defense bill has been submitted – see the changes to salaries, ranks, and deferments in the Armed Forces

Regulations on the career and advancement of Officers, permanent Non-Commissioned Officers, and professional soldiers

Meeting between the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Hellenic Army 

The GCM took the opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to the Hellenic Army for granting access to Agios Andreas, a facility that has supported the Community’s Greek Youth Camp in both 2024 & 2025

Tragedy in Rhodes: 19-year-old soldier killed – Accidentally triggered defensive grenade

Apart from the 19-year-old who lost his life, another soldier was also maimed in the explosion

November 22, 1940: The third liberation of Koritsa, the first victory worldwide against the Axis!

The history of Koritsa and its first and second liberations in 1912 and 1914 respectively – The French betrayal – How it was finally incorporated into the Albanian state – The new liberation of Koritsa on November 22, 1940, and the exuberant celebrations throughout the country

The history of the Greek Pentagon: From the Hotel “Grande Bretagne” to the current Mesogeion building with its new bioclimatic facade

On May 22, 1955, the installation of Armed Forces personnel in the wings of the Pentagon began – during World War I, the 221,000 m² site had been used as an airfield

Underwater Demolitions School: Impressive images from Special Forces Training

The graduation ceremony of the 17th Underwater Demolitions School of the Hellenic Army took place today, Friday, June 27, at the headquarters of the Special Forces Training Center in Nea Peramos

Exocet, 4th Belharra and new generation helicopters: Greece-France alliance upgraded

“The procurement of the three Belharra frigates, and the potential fourth, will significantly enhance the cooperative capabilities between our navies,” emphasized the Greek Minister of Defense, following the signing of a contract for 16 Exocet missiles

The Greek Army around the world on army.gr: Website revamp with a focus on deterrence

A glimpse into the future of the Greek Armed Forces, evolving under a new structure aligned with the strategic goals of "Agenda 2030"

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