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Women in the Military: Voluntary Service Begins in June - Applications and Interest by the Numbers

Thursday, 26 March 2026/CretaOne/1 

Greece's military is opening its doors to female volunteers beginning in June 2026. According to official announcements, selected women will serve in the first-ever voluntary military service program for the year 2026, generating significant public interest and applications across the country.

The initiative has sparked considerable enthusiasm across social media platforms and on the Greek General Staff website (army.gr), with videos promoting the opportunity drawing widespread attention. The program promises specific benefits and privileges for female recruits entering military service. As the June start date approaches, authorities expect continued strong engagement from potential applicants interested in joining Greece's armed forces.