'The Two Phils': Padres Ready For New Postings After RAF Akrotiri
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.
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News How Military Dogs Help Protect RAF Akrotiri
Around 10 dogs make up the Military Working Dog Section at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
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Cyprus Military Swimmers Race In 'Bay To Bay' Event Off Cyprus Coast
A range of competitors took part in the event, from experienced swimmers to novices.
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Cyprus Meet The Father And Son Working Together At RAF Akrotiri
The pair are both movers - responsible for handling freight, as well as loading and unloading aircraft.
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Cyprus Coronavirus Forces Cancellation Of 2 Mercian Memorial Pilgrimage
For the first time in nearly 100 years, troops have cancelled an annual journey to Derbyshire, instead holding a church service in Cyprus.
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Cyprus Coronavirus: 2 Mercian's Cyprus Tour Extended Due To Pandemic
The extension means 480 soldiers will remain in the Mediterranean until the end of the year.
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Cyprus Coronavirus: British Forces Cyprus May Face COVID-19 Threat For ‘Up To 24 Months’
Major General Rob Thomson spoke to Forces News' Sian Grzeszczyk about how personnel based in Cyprus will operate going forward.
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Cyprus Outgoing Akrotiri Commander: 'More To Do' In IS Fight After Mission's 'Immense' Success
RAF Akrotiri's departing station commander has praised the progress made in Operation Shader, but says "there is clearly more to do".
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Operations What's It Like Deployed To Cyprus During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Reservists from 7 Rifles and 5 Royal Regiment of Fusiliers deployed on Operation Tosca earlier this year.
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Cyprus SBA Police Recruits Swear To Serve And Protect
After a rigorous application process, the new recruits have begun their training
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Cyprus Coronavirus: British Forces Cyprus To Ease Lockdown Measures
Nine members of the British Forces Cyprus community have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Cyprus What Does An Assault Pioneer Do?
Since the Second World War, they have played a vital role in the British Army, providing engineering support to frontline troops.
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Cyprus Coronavirus: SBA Police In Cyprus Donates Food To Families In Need
The Food Aid programme, first used in the financial crisis of 2013, has been reintroduced to help families struggling during the pandemic.
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Cyprus Coronavirus: Commander Of British Forces Cyprus Says Community Has 'Stood Tall'
Major General Rob Thomson has said military activity continues despite the lockdown.
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Cyprus Cyprus: How Troops Are Carrying Out Peacekeeping Duties Amid COVID-19
British personnel are continuing to work on Operation Tosca while Cyprus is in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cyprus Fifth Person In British Forces Cyprus Tests Positive For COVID-19
Nearly 6,000 British military personnel and their dependents are based in Cyprus.