In February, the chapter held its annual celebration of the traditional New Yearʼs cake (pita). The event was held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Athens. Attendees included Dimitrios Elefsiniotis, deputy minister of defense; representatives of the chiefs of staff; other officers of all ranks; representatives of the defense industry and the academic community; members and guests of the chapter; as well as representatives from the Deree College AFCEA Student Club. In his speech, Gen. Leonidas Mazarakis, HAF (Ret.), chapter president, talked about the activities and events of the chapter during 2012 and set the targets for 2013. Elefsiniotis and Rear Adm. Panagiotis Mavraganis, HN (Ret.), honorary chapter president, also addressed the event. During the celebration, the top students from the Army, Navy and Air Force Communication Colleges were awarded for their excellent proficiency. |