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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-06-02
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[01] US embassy in Athens commemorates Armed Forces Day
[01] US embassy in Athens commemorates Armed Forces Day
The US embassy in Athens on Tuesday afternoon hosted an event in honour
of America's Armed Forces Day, with a handful of top Greek and US
military officers decorated by the US ambassador in Athens.
US envoy Daniel Speckhard referred to the significant contribution of
friends and allies to the US military's overseas deployments, including
the Greek contingents serving in Afghanistan, in the Horn of Africa and
in the Balkans, reiterating the theme of "united in strength."
During the ceremony, Hellenic Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) Emmanuel Xideris
and Hellenic Navy Cmd. Ioannis Konstantinidis were bestowed US military
awards for their achievements.
Additionally, US Navy Capt. Michael Morgan, the retiring defense
attach? at the US embassy in Athens, along with US Army Col. Steve
Boukedes, was honoured.
National Defence General Staff Chief Gen. Dimitrios Grapsas was the
highest ranking Greek officer at the event.
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