US Special Operations Command Europe

US, Greek forces begin large anti-terror exercise in Crete

The largest ever anti-terror exercise in Greece starts today and will last until December 7.

Held in Crete, in the ports of Souda and Iraklio, the exercise, codenamed "Jackal Stone," is the annual exercise of the US Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) which will include special forces from the Greek police and Coast Guard.