Greek army welcomes first female volunteers
The first group of women to join Greece’s armed forces under a new voluntary military service program reported for duty on June 4, marking the launch of a pilot initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for women in the military.
A total of 72 recruits arrived at a training center in Lamia, central Greece, which has been specially modified to accommodate female volunteers. They are set to begin their basic training there, according to the local news site Lamia Report.
The program is open to women aged 20 to 26 and involves 12 months of voluntary service in the Hellenic Army. A swearing-in ceremony for the volunteers is planned for June 26.
Authorities have presented the program as an effort to increase military participation while offering career incentives.
