In the context of the Military Cooperation between Greece and the USA, from Tuesday 02 to Wednesday 10 May 2023, it took place under the coordination of the newly created Special Warfare Command (SDC) of GEETHA the bilateral excercise under the name “STOLEN CERBERUS 23”.

The Exercise was attended by forces and means of Special Forces – Special Operations Forces (ED-DEE) of the newly created Special Warfare Command (DEP) of the Greek Defense Ministry and the Underwater Disaster Management (DMD) of Navyas well as transport Aircraft of the Air Force and personnel of the Parachute School (SCHAL) of the GES, while on the American side personnel of the 37th Airlift Squadron participated with 3 C-130J Aircraft.

The Exercise took place in areas in Attica, Thessaloniki and Skyros, and during its duration free fall and static harness jumps, as well as land and sea supply drop items were performed, which contributed to increasing the level of combat capability and interoperability between of the forces involved.

On Tuesday, May 09, 2023, a symbolic flight (Acropolis Fly By) of a Formation of 3 transport Aircraft was performed above its Sacred Rock, and then free-fall parachute and static belt drops were performed in the Megaron Drop Zone.

The series of exercises “STOLEN CERBERUS” has been held since 2013 on an annual basis and highlights the long-standing cooperation between Greece and the USA in the field of Special Operations. “STOLEN CERBERUS-23” is part of the overall planning of the GHET, and within the framework of the provision of Host Nation Support (HNS) of the Updated Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement Greece – USA (Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement – MDCA).