The Hellenic Air Force Band
Alexandros Litsardopoulos, Conductor of the Band.
Founded in 1946 the Hellenic Air Force Band is under command of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff.
The band ensures musical support at various military, social, cultural, religious and recreational activities including welcoming ceremonies for leaders of the states and governments, as well as official events held at the Presidential Palace and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The ensemble also takes part at national marching parades and is permanent participant of the official taking an oath ceremony at the Hellenic Air Force Academy.
It is a frequent participant of various international military festivals in France, Korea, Italy, Malta, Albania, Ukraine, Russia, Belgium, Romania and the USA. It also takes part in social and recreational activities entertaining their audience with classical repertoire featuring Greek and foreign compositions.
The Drill Team of the Hellenic Air Force Technical NCO Academy
The Hellenic Technical NCO Academy was established in February 1949. Its Drill Team was formed to strengthen the Academy positions in drill training activities. It’s worth mentioning that the unit personnel rehearse their routine in the «free» time of the Academy’s main program. In 2012 the Drill Team for the first time took part in the Spasskaya Tower Festival. Since then, they made several appearances in various events (parades, National and Armed Forces celebrations) in Greece. They also won the first place in the competition between the Armed Forces Academies.
