Farewell visit of the Commander of the ΙΙας M/K Division Christos Karyotes, the Regional Pella Theodoros Theodoridis

The Commander of the ΙΙας M/C Division mr Christos Καρυώτης retires after the latest crises in the Armed Forces. Today (11/3), visited the Regional Pella, mr. Theodoros Theodoridis with whom he worked efficiently, in a large number of actions, in the framework of the social contribution of the Armed Forces, during his term of office in the area.
The Commander Christos Καρυώτης thanked him Met mr. Theodoridis for the excellent cooperation and underlined the excellent impression which it has obtained during his term of office.
Mr vice governor praised the work of the Commander in the context of military tasks, but also in the actions cooperation with the local society. Congratulated him on the positive contribution of the operational readiness of the Division and wished him health and strength, expecting continuation of the work through new roles in Greek society.
Lieutenant general Christos Καρυώτης served in the Special Forces for 21 years as a platoon leader, Company Commander and staff Officer in Squadrons of Commandos, Paratroopers and Amphibian Commando. Still, he served as a staff Officer of the hellenic army general STAFF, the (A) and in THE 21 M/S FWC. He served as Commander of the 618 M/S TAS, the School of Paratroopers, of the Constitution Court, of THE 21 M/K SP, of 3 M/K H is “ΡΙΜΙΝΙ” and of the Military academy. He is a graduate of all the planned Schools of Infantry, of the Higher School of War, the National Defence college. In addition, she graduated from all Schools of the School of Paratroopers, Ranger School, the School of Underwater demolition in the Navy and the School for advanced Education of Officers of Special Forces. Have been awarded to all the διαμνημονεύσεις and the medals specified for the degree. He is married and the father of two daughters.
An important milestone was the participation in the Operation “Golden Fleece”, in 1993, as head of the Department of Commandos to help in the release of over a thousand enclave of Greeks from the belligerent zone of Sokhumi in Abkhazia in Georgia.
It is worth mentioning that the II M/C Infantry Division is one of the oldest in Greece, with important action in the history of and key operational role today. Achieved the first victory in the Balkan Wars, releasing the Minor and contributing to the successful development of the subsequent battles.