George Logothetis and General Andrew Poppas

WASHINGTON, DC, November 22, 2024 – In a heartfelt ceremony at the National WWII Memorial, Four Star General Andrew Poppas received the 2024 OXI Service Award for his courageous service in the US military.  General Poppas received the award from and was introduced by George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group and Chairman of Libra Philanthropies. 

General Poppas, a decorated US Army officer and the highest-ranking Greek-American in the US military, was appointed as the 24th head of US Army Forces Command in 2022. There he oversees over 710,000 US Army soldiers and civilians. A Wisconsin native and West Point graduate, he has committed his life to service. His outstanding career spans three decades, with high-level positions in the 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Joint Staff, as well as many deployments to support Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.   

Logothetis recognized General Poppas as a “beacon of humane leadership,” highlighting the General’s persistent devotion to both national security and the well-being of those he guides. The OXI Service Award recognizes individuals who exemplify courage, determination, and a deep dedication to freedom—qualities that General Poppas has displayed throughout his remarkable career. 
 
To see the video of this presentation, click here. 
To see photos from the OXI Service Awards, click here. 

This year’s OXI Day celebration was a powerful reminder of Greece and the United States’ enduring connections, which formed through shared sacrifices and a persistent dedication to the ideals of liberty and justice. 
 
To see more of the OXI Service Awards, click here.