Modernising RAF Akrotiri the 'big project' for British Forces Cyprus, outgoing commander says
In a wide-ranging interview, departing commander Major General Rob Thomson said developing and modernising RAF Akrotiri is a priority.
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Cyprus Retiring Cyprus commander 'blown away' by visit from West Ham legend Mark Noble
Dubbed 'Mr West Ham', footballer Mark Noble made 550 first-team appearances for the club in almost 18 years before retiring.
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Cyprus How military chefs keep their skills sharp on Operation Shader
The cooks are experimenting with new recipes in a field kitchen at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
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Army 2YORKS homeward bound after Cyprus handover
An Episkopi handover means the 1LANCS take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion.
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Cyprus MOD accused of 'threatening teachers of service children with fire and rehire'
Labour MP Barry Gardiner claimed the MOD is threatening to sack the teachers of service children in Cyprus "unless they sign new contracts".
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Cyprus 'She's back!' British Forces Cyprus' delight as world's only black flamingo returns to Akrotiri
A flamingo is RAF Akrotiri's station emblem, due to its location next to Akrotiri lake, a known winter migration post for the birds.
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Cyprus Army's Vikings hold 'Minden Day' celebrations in Cyprus
As an extra special touch this year, personnel received Platinum Jubilee Medals during the parade for their service.
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Cyprus Cyprus: Bay 2 Bay swim brings personnel together
Personnel from across the British Forces Cyprus took place in the swimming competition.
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RAF In pictures: RAF Regiment gunners take part in Cyprus recovery exercise
The exercise saw 1 Squadron Force Protection plan, deploy, find and recover isolated personnel in a challenging environment.
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Cyprus Cyprus 'critical' to global security, UK Deputy Commander says
Lieutenant General Thomas Copinger-Symes, the Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command, told Forces News Cyprus is "absolutely essential".
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Royals Watch: Prince of Wales band plays 'Let It Go' for Cyprus Royal visit
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been visiting RAF Akrotiri as part of a three-day tour of the island.
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Royals Earl and Countess of Wessex visit personnel on trip to Cyprus
The Royal couple were greeted by the Commander British Forces Cyprus.
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Aircraft Investigation under way over Watchkeeper crash in Mediterranean
An Army drone crashed off the coast of Cyprus last month.
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Cyprus Bomb disposal experts exercise against CBRN threats
EOD teams tackled simulated risks during training in Cyprus.
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Cyprus Army puts experimental kit to the test in Cyprus
Soldiers were tasked with testing new equipment to determine its feasibility for future use across the British Army.
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Army Fake blood and gore prepares troops for real-life casualty evacuations
The training in Cyprus allows Signallers to practise how to look after and evacuate casualties on the battlefield.