Greek Military Service
Why Men Of The Greek Diaspora Should Do Their Military Service
Written By: Christophoros
I once called up the Greek Consulate of Los Angeles to set a date for my required military service, and the employee on the other end of the line automatically assumed I was attempting to secure an exemption. She was quite surprised when I explained to her that I fully intended to complete the obligatory three months of training for Greek citizens born abroad. During that same phone call, I was informed I did not have to complete the mandatory training if I spent less than six months per year in Greece – a loophole I already knew about – to which I reaffirmed my desire to serve.