The joint Greek-American military exercise "OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22" in Petrochori completed

Western Thrace
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:38 GMT
The final phase of the "OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22" exercise took place at the "YPIATROU KON/NOU TRIANTAFYLLIDI" Camp in Petrochori, Xanthi on Friday 21st Oct.
The joint Greek-American military exercise "OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22" in Petrochori completed

The final phase of the "OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22" exercise took place at the "YPIATROU KON/NOU TRIANTAFYLLIDI" Camp in Petrochori, Xanthi.

It was attended by the Commander of the First Army, Lieutenant General Angelos Houdeloudis as head of the Greek forces and the General-Commander of the Fourth Army Corps, Lieutenant General Ioannis Tsioplos. 

Present were also representatives of the American forces, the military attaché of America, Colonel Mr. Mann and Colonel Mr. Turner.

The Post-Troop Tactical Exercise (TAMS), "OLYMPIC COOPERATION-22", took place with the participation of units of the 71st Airborne Brigade (71 A/M TAX "PONTOS"), the XXV Armored Brigade (XXV TTHT 2nd CAVALRY REGIMENT – EPHESOS”), of the 1st Army Aviation Brigade (1st CLASS “KILKIS LAHANA”) and parts of the 101st Airborne Division of the USA

Cyprus and Egypt also participated in the exercise, with Observer status.

As part of the Day of Distinguished Visitors on Friday, October 21, the so-called ''opening remarks'' were held, the beginning of which was marked by the general-commander of the 4th Corps. 

İnformation in English was also given about what the attendees saw during the exercise, they flew UAVs and gave a live image for the whole audience.

The exercise included flights from Kiowa helicopters, from Apache, Abrams of the Americans, as well as shooting tanks, Leopard 2 HELL, VBL.

For the first time it was airlifted with American Chinooks, which took two hummers and mortars and airlifted them.

After the exercise was completed, the final remarks were made by the Commander of the Army and everyone took pictures.

The military attaché of America, Mr. Mann thanked for the hospitality and then praised the importance of the joint exercise of the Greek-American army.

The head of the Greek forces, Angelos Houdeloudis stated:

"We watched an exercise that started a year ago as very simple, but today we saw a complex exercise in a very small space. The army, air force, helicopters and units of the Greek and American army together with the presence of the air force, presented us what they could do on the battlefield under real conditions. We are very happy with the performance of our military and our media. We hope we never have to use them, but as a deterrent we can show what will happen if someone tries to harm our alliance and our country."

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