On December 16, 2024, Greek Deputy Minister of National Defense, Ioannis Kefalogiannis, signed a revision of the Military Regulation governing the National Guard. Key changes include allowing female personnel to serve on a voluntary basis, age restrictions for service members, and provisions for promotions during peacetime. Kefalogiannis highlighted the National Guard’s role in enhancing national defense and expressed gratitude for the contributions of guardsmen in safeguarding Greece’s territorial integrity.