
RAF Akrotiri Commemorates Battle Of Britain
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was able to go ahead but had to take place outside.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was able to go ahead but had to take place outside.
The battlegroup, which is 95% reserves, will deploy on Operation Tosca in Cyprus at the end of the month.
The vessel had recently returned from Beirut, where it had been deployed after last month's explosion.
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Davis said the soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been "phenomenal" during his time in charge.
A black soldier serving in Cyprus found racist graffiti sprayed on their car inside the camp.
Personnel from 84 Squadron based at RAF Akrotiri responded to two fires over the weekend.
Padre Phil Corrigan and Padre Phil Craven have the same first name and initials but will go to different postings on their return to the UK.
Around 10 dogs make up the Military Working Dog Section at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
A range of competitors took part in the event, from experienced swimmers to novices.
The pair are both movers - responsible for handling freight, as well as loading and unloading aircraft.
For the first time in nearly 100 years, troops have cancelled an annual journey to Derbyshire, instead holding a church service in Cyprus.
The extension means 480 soldiers will remain in the Mediterranean until the end of the year.
Major General Rob Thomson spoke to Forces News' Sian Grzeszczyk about how personnel based in Cyprus will operate going forward.
RAF Akrotiri's departing station commander has praised the progress made in Operation Shader, but says "there is clearly more to do".
Reservists from 7 Rifles and 5 Royal Regiment of Fusiliers deployed on Operation Tosca earlier this year.
After a rigorous application process, the new recruits have begun their training