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  • Handover ceremony of the Military Representative (MILREP) of Spain to NATO and the UE

    The Chief of Defense presides the handover-takeover ceremony of NATO/EU Spanish Military Representative

    The Chief of Defense presides the handover-takeover ceremony of NATO/EU Spanish Military Representative

    2024/09/02

    In Brussels

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  • ESP CHOD speech

    The Chief of Defence address the final speech of the XXV Armed Forces Defense Staff Course

    The Chief of Defence address the final speech of the XXV Armed Forces Defense Staff Course

    2024/06/07

    In Madrid

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  • Spanish CHOD was received by Lieutenant General Lanchares

    First formal visit by the Spanish Chief of Defence to Brunssum NATO HQ

    First formal visit by the Spanish Chief of Defence to Brunssum NATO HQ

    2024/06/05

    In Brunssum, the Netherlands

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  • ESP CHOD presides over the event

    Military parade at Operations Command for its 20th Anniversary

    Military parade at Operations Command for its 20th Anniversary

    2024/05/29

    In Retamares, Madrid

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  • Felipe VI with the staff of the Centre

    His Majesty King Felipe VI visits the Centre of Excellence against Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED COE).

    His Majesty King Felipe VI visits the Centre of Excellence against Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED COE).

    2024/04/29

    In Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid.

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  • Parade of the Force at the welcoming ceremony

    Visit to the Legion Brigade by the Spanish and Portuguese Chiefs of Defence

    Visit to the Legion Brigade by the Spanish and Portuguese Chiefs of Defence

    2024/03/18

    In Almeria

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  • Tribute to the Fallen at the Plaza de la Lealtad

    Official visit to Spain by the Slovak Chief of Defence

    Official visit to Spain by the Slovak Chief of Defence

    2024/03/12

    In Madrid

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  • JEMAD conducting the lecture

    The Chief of Defence gives the final lecture of the Refresher Course for the Performance of General Officer’s Duties

    The Chief of Defence gives the final lecture of the Refresher Course for the Performance of General Officer’s Duties

    2024/03/07

    In Madrid

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  • Arrival of Felipe VI at SHAPE

    Official visit of His Majesty King Felipe VI to the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers in Europe

    Official visit of His Majesty King Felipe VI to the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers in Europe

    2024/02/20

    Mons, Bélgica

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  • Address by the Chief of Defence

    The Chief of Defence closes the National Defence Courses

    The Chief of Defence closes the National Defence Courses

    2023/12/20

    Madrid

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  • CHODs meeting from Spain, Hungary and Belgium

    The Chief of Defence attends the biannual meeting with his Belgian and Hungarian counterparts.

    The Chief of Defence attends the biannual meeting with his Belgian and Hungarian counterparts.

    2023/11/20

    Brussels, Belgium

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  • CHOD greets his German counterpart

    The Chief of Defence attends the 32nd meeting of the Joint Committee of the Eurocorps

    The Chief of Defence attends the 32nd meeting of the Joint Committee of the Eurocorps

    2023/11/16

    Berlin, Germany

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  • The JEMAD with his Slovak and Czech counterparts.

    Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Slovakia

    Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Slovakia

    2023/11/13

    Lešt',Slovakia

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  • CHOD with his Jordanian counterpart

    Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Jordan and Iraq

    Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Jordan and Iraq

    2023/11/10

    In Jordan and Iraq

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  • Attendees at the meeting

    XV Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the member countries of the '5+5 Initiative'.

    XV Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the member countries of the '5+5 Initiative'.

    2023/10/26

    Lisbon, Portugal

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  • ESP CHOD welcoming

    ESP CHOD opens the conference of EU Cyber Commanders, part of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union.

    ESP CHOD opens the conference of EU Cyber Commanders, part of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union.

    2023/10/24

    Madrid

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  • Inauguration ceremony at Plaza de España

    Inauguration of the semester meeting of the EU member states Chiefs of Defence.

    Inauguration of the semester meeting of the EU member states Chiefs of Defence.

    2023/10/17

    Seville, Spain

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  • CHOD with his Australian counterpart

    Working visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to Australia

    Working visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to Australia

    2023/09/07

    In Canberra, Australia

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  • Opening remarks by the Spanish CHOD

    The Spanish Chief of Defence inaugurates the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in the military sphere

    The Spanish Chief of Defence inaugurates the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in the military sphere

    2023/07/06

    Brussels, Belgium

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  • CHOD´s presentation  at the Basque Businessmen's Circle

    The Chief of Defence Staff gives a lecture at the Basque Businessmen Society.

    The Chief of Defence Staff gives a lecture at the Basque Businessmen Society.

    2023/06/23

    In Bilbao

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  • CHOD and the presidents of the General Council of the Judiciary Power and the Supreme Court

    Solemn hoisting of the Flag for the 9th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty King Felipe VI

    Solemn hoisting of the Flag for the 9th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty King Felipe VI

    2023/06/19

    At Colon Square, Madrid.

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  • CHOD receives General Nunes da Fonseca

    Visit of the Chief of Defence Staff and his Portuguese counterpart to the Military School of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's)

    Visit of the Chief of Defence Staff and his Portuguese counterpart to the Military School of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's)

    2023/06/12

    At Matacán Air Base, Salamanca, Spain

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  • Lecture on the evolution of the Armed Forces

    Conference by the Chief of Defence to the students of the course on National Defence and the Monographic Course on National Defence

    Conference by the Chief of Defence to the students of the course on National Defence and the Monographic Course on National Defence

    2023/05/25

    Madrid

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  • Spanish CHOD and the President of the FEINDEF Foundation

    The Chief of Defense Staff attends the inauguration of the International Defense Exhibition

    The Chief of Defense Staff attends the inauguration of the International Defense Exhibition

    2023/05/17

    Madrid

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  • Meeting at EMAD HQ

    The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Chief of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru

    The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Chief of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru

    2023/04/19

    Madrid

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  • The CHOD inaugurates the conference

    The Spanish Chief of Staff inaugurates the Conference on Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity in Current Conflicts

    The Spanish Chief of Staff inaugurates the Conference on Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity in Current Conflicts

    2023/03/31

    Madrid

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  • Memorial Ceremony of the Fallen

    The Chief of the Defence Staff receives the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

    The Chief of the Defence Staff receives the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

    2023/03/24

    Madrid and Rota

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  • The Chief of the Defence Staff receives the SACEUR

    The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Supreme Allied Commander Europe

    The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Supreme Allied Commander Europe

    2023/03/02

    Madrid

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  • Memorial to the fallen

    The Spanish CHOD welcomes his Mauritanian counterpart

    The Spanish CHOD welcomes his Mauritanian counterpart

    2023/01/24

    Madrid

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  • Presentation of the award to the Spanish CHOD (JEMAD)

    Spanish CHOD (JEMAD) receives the 'Honorary Order' of Australia

    Spanish CHOD (JEMAD) receives the 'Honorary Order' of Australia

    2022/10/20

    Madrid

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  • The CHOD receives the Minister's Award

    The JEMAD receives the 'Trayectoria' award from the Association of Defense Journalists

    The JEMAD receives the 'Trayectoria' award from the Association of Defense Journalists

    2022/10/18

    In Madrid

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  • Spain’s flag raising

    Spanish CHOD presides over the celebration of Spain’s National Day at the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón

    Spanish CHOD presides over the celebration of Spain’s National Day at the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón

    2022/10/10

    Torrejón Air Base, Madrid

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  • Parade of the Forces

    ESP CHOD accepts the 'Cortes de la Real Isla de León' award for 'Constitutional Values and Defense of Democratic Freedom'

    ESP CHOD accepts the 'Cortes de la Real Isla de León' award for 'Constitutional Values and Defense of Democratic Freedom'

    2022/09/24

    San Fernando, Cádiz

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  • CHOD opening the seminar

    CHOD opens the seminar 'Satellites as a key element for defence and other governmental uses'

    CHOD opens the seminar 'Satellites as a key element for defence and other governmental uses'

    2022/09/07

    Santander

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  • CHOD and DAT ORION personnel

    CHOD visits Spanish contingents at 'Operation Atalanta' and EUTM-Somalia

    CHOD visits Spanish contingents at 'Operation Atalanta' and EUTM-Somalia

    2022/07/18

    Djibouti

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  • ESP CHOD meeting with his Mauritanian copunterpart

    Chief of Defence visits Mauritania

    Chief of Defence visits Mauritania

    2022/07/15

    Nouakchott, Mauritania

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  • Meeting with the Spanish military at SHAPE

    ESP CHOD meets with the Spanish contingent at SHAPE

    ESP CHOD meets with the Spanish contingent at SHAPE

    2022/07/05

    Mons, Belgium

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  • CHOD at the COPE radio studio

    CHOD is interviewed at COPE radio station by Sergio Barbosa

    CHOD is interviewed at COPE radio station by Sergio Barbosa

    2022/06/30

    COPE Radio Station, Madrid

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  • CHOD at the radio studio

    CHOD is interviewed in RNE Radio Station by Iñigo Afonso

    CHOD is interviewed in RNE Radio Station by Iñigo Afonso

    2022/06/30

    RNE Radio Station

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  • The JEMAD during the presentation

    The JEMAD presented the programme of events to be held to commemorate Armed Forces Day 2022

    The JEMAD presented the programme of events to be held to commemorate Armed Forces Day 2022

    2022/05/20

    In Huesca

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  • Signing the Book of Honour

    Spanish CHOD has held a working meeting with his Angolan counterpart

    Spanish CHOD has held a working meeting with his Angolan counterpart

    2022/04/29

    Madrid

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  • ESP CHOD during his lecture

    ESP CHOD addresses a lecture on the geostrategic environment at the 'Nueva Economía' forum

    ESP CHOD addresses a lecture on the geostrategic environment at the 'Nueva Economía' forum

    2022/04/05

    Madrid

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  • Salute to the CHOD in Iraq

    ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Iraq and Turkey

    ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Iraq and Turkey

    2022/02/12

    Iraq and Turkey

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  • The Chiefs of Defence during the ceremony

    ESP CHOD attends the ceremony to welcome Poland as sixth EUROCORPS Framework Nation

    ESP CHOD attends the ceremony to welcome Poland as sixth EUROCORPS Framework Nation

    2022/01/27

    Strasbourg

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  • Greeting OHQ personnel

    The Chief of Defence Staff pays a visit to Operation Atalanta's HQ

    The Chief of Defence Staff pays a visit to Operation Atalanta's HQ

    2022/01/19

    Rota, Cádiz

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  • ESP CHOD during the videoconference

    ESP CHOD participates in NATO Military Committee meeting

    ESP CHOD participates in NATO Military Committee meeting

    2022/01/13

    NATO HQ

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  • ESP CHOD during his speech

    Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision of Cyberspace as an arena for military operations

    Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision of Cyberspace as an arena for military operations

    2021/11/24

    En Madrid

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  • Chief of Defence Staff during his presentation

    The Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision on the geostrategic environment in which our Armed Forces operate

    The Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision on the geostrategic environment in which our Armed Forces operate

    2021/11/12

    Madrid

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  • ESP CHOD during his speech

    ESP CHOD delivers the inaugural speech at the International Defence and Security Exhibition

    ESP CHOD delivers the inaugural speech at the International Defence and Security Exhibition

    2021/11/04

    Madrid

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  • Julián García Vargas (Presindente FEINDEF)

    Conferencia inaugural del JEMAD en FEINDEF 2021 (Hacia el entorno operativo 2035)

    Conferencia inaugural del JEMAD en FEINDEF 2021 (Hacia el entorno operativo 2035)

    2021/11/04

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  • THE CHOD

    The CHOD is interviewed on COPE radio by Carlos Herrera in his program 'Herrera en Cope'.

    The CHOD is interviewed on COPE radio by Carlos Herrera in his program 'Herrera en Cope'.

    2021/09/07

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  • CHOD arrives to the ceremony

    Chief of Defence Staff attends the Change of Command of the Eurocorps Command Group ceremony

    Chief of Defence Staff attends the Change of Command of the Eurocorps Command Group ceremony

    2021/09/02

    In France

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  • ESP CHOD at his office

    "Political decisions limited the intervention in Afghanistan"

    "Political decisions limited the intervention in Afghanistan"

    2021/09/01

    Interview with the Spanish CHOD on El Mundo journal (Non official translation)

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  • ESP CHOD on his desk

    "Our intention is not to leave any Afghan collaborator behind"

    "Our intention is not to leave any Afghan collaborator behind"

    2021/08/23

    Interview with the ESP CHOD on ABC journal (Non official translation)

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  • CHOD, JEME, JEMACON y CMOPS in HQ NRDC-ESP

    ESP CHOD pays first visit to the Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters

    ESP CHOD pays first visit to the Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters

    2021/07/22

    Bétera and Valencia

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  • CHOD in P-3 Orión

    ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Operation Atalanta

    ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Operation Atalanta

    2021/07/17

    Djibouti

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  • CHOD's closing remarks

    ESP CHOD closes the summer course "Geopolitical Trends: Where is Europe heading?"

    ESP CHOD closes the summer course "Geopolitical Trends: Where is Europe heading?"

    2021/07/09

    El Escorial

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  • Spansih CHOD presents the medal to General Belaati

    Spanish CHOD pays official visit to Tunisia to enhance bilateral defence ties

    Spanish CHOD pays official visit to Tunisia to enhance bilateral defence ties

    2021/07/09

    Tunisia

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  • ESP CHOD at Maritime Operational Command

    Chief of the Defence Staff visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters in Cartagena

    Chief of the Defence Staff visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters in Cartagena

    2021/06/18

    Cartagena, Spain

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  • CHOD visiting Spanish eFP troops

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Latvia and Lithuania

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Latvia and Lithuania

    2021/06/11

    Baltic countries

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  • Admiral general Teodoro López Calderón

    SPAIN AND PORTUGAL'S SECURITY AND DEFENCE TIES: A SUCCESS STORY

    SPAIN AND PORTUGAL'S SECURITY AND DEFENCE TIES: A SUCCESS STORY

    2021/06/07

    ESP CHOD's Article on the Portuguese newspaper 'Diario de Noticias'

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  • welocoming ceremony

    Spanish CHOD visits Guardia Civil’s Coordination Centre for Maritime Surveillance of Coasts and Borders

    Spanish CHOD visits Guardia Civil’s Coordination Centre for Maritime Surveillance of Coasts and Borders

    2021/06/03

    Madrid

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  • CHOD during his presentation

    Chief of Defence Staff speaks about the digital battlefield during an event hosted by 'Fundación Círculo'

    Chief of Defence Staff speaks about the digital battlefield during an event hosted by 'Fundación Círculo'

    2021/06/03

    Madrid

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  • CHOD's welcoming ceremony

    The Chief of Defence Staff pays his first official visit to the Army Land Force Headquarters in Seville

    The Chief of Defence Staff pays his first official visit to the Army Land Force Headquarters in Seville

    2021/06/01

    Seville

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  • DIFAS 2021. Tradición e Innovación

    DIFAS 2021. Tradition and Innovation

    DIFAS 2021. Tradition and Innovation

    2021/05/29

    CHOD's article published on 'La Razón'

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  • CHOD's welcoming ceremony

    ESP CHOD pays a visit to the Spanish Verification Unit

    ESP CHOD pays a visit to the Spanish Verification Unit

    2021/05/26

    Madrid

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  • ESP CHOD during his lecture

    Chief of Defence Staff addresses a lecture to students of the National Defence Course

    Chief of Defence Staff addresses a lecture to students of the National Defence Course

    2021/05/24

    Madrid

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  • ESP CHOD and MILREP

    ESP CHOD attends NATO and European Union Military Committees

    ESP CHOD attends NATO and European Union Military Committees

    2021/05/21

    Brussels

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  • Admiral General Teodoro E. López Calderón

    ESP CHOD article for European Security and Defence magazine

    ESP CHOD article for European Security and Defence magazine

    2021/05/14

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  • Spain's CHOD at EUTM-RCA HQ

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Central African Republic, Mali and Senegal

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Central African Republic, Mali and Senegal

    2021/04/22

    Africa

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  • CHOD's arrival to the venue

    Spanish CHOD holds a working meeting with his Italian counterpart

    Spanish CHOD holds a working meeting with his Italian counterpart

    2021/04/16

    Rome

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  • CHOD at MOT HQ

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Land Operational Command HQ

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Land Operational Command HQ

    2021/04/08

    Canary Islands

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  • Group picture

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Aerospace Operational Command HQ

    Chief of Defence Staff visits Aerospace Operational Command HQ

    2021/04/06

    Torrejón AFB, Madrid

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  • CHOD at Detachment 'PAZNIC'

    Spanish CHOD visits Paznic Detachment and frigate 'Méndez Núñez'

    Spanish CHOD visits Paznic Detachment and frigate 'Méndez Núñez'

    2021/03/29

    Romania

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  • CHOD reviewing the Honour Guard

    Chief of Staff Defence visits Army’s HQ

    Chief of Staff Defence visits Army’s HQ

    2021/03/23

    En Madrid

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  • Welcoming ceremony

    Chief of Defence Staff visits the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence

    Chief of Defence Staff visits the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence

    2021/03/18

    Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid

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  • Admiral general Teodoro E. López Calderón

    CHOD's preface on the first issue of 'El Camino de los Héroes' magazine (ECH)

    CHOD's preface on the first issue of 'El Camino de los Héroes' magazine (ECH)

    2021/03/16

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  • Group picture

    Chief of Defence Staff visits the Armed Forces Intelligent Centre

    Chief of Defence Staff visits the Armed Forces Intelligent Centre

    2021/03/12

    Madrid

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  • CHOD during his lecture

    CHOD HOLDS A CONFERENCE ON 'THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 21st CENTURY'

    CHOD HOLDS A CONFERENCE ON 'THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 21st CENTURY'

    2021/03/02

    CESEDEN, Madrid

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  • Spanish CHOD during the meeting

    Spanish CHOD holds first coordination meeting with commanders of subordinate units

    Spanish CHOD holds first coordination meeting with commanders of subordinate units

    2021/01/29

    Retamares Base, Madrid

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  • The new CHOD arrives to Defence Staff HQ

    The new Spanish Chief of Defence Staff Arrives to Defence Staff Headquarters

    The new Spanish Chief of Defence Staff Arrives to Defence Staff Headquarters

    2021/01/28

    En Madrid

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