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Plans for Voluntary Service for Women in the National Guard by 2025

September 9, 2024

Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas stated that the goal is to have voluntary service for women in the National Guard by 2025. There are challenges regarding the age limit and the number of positions for women. The government aims to address needs arising from the reduction of service in 2016. The minimum service will last six months, while the maximum will be 14 months.