Families of fallen Cyprus emergency soldiers receive Elizabeth Cross
Both Cpl George Cassells and Flt Sgt Morris Rhodes were killed whilst on active service in Cyprus, during the Cyprus Emergency.
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Politics What Does The Draft Brexit Agreement Mean For Defence Personnel?
There are a number of practicalities for serving military personnel post-Brexit.
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Remembrance How RAF Akrotiri Is Commemorating Armistice Day
The base is best known for its role in Op Shader and is marking Armistice Day with special events.
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Cyprus Cadets Get Taste Of Military Life At RAF Akrotiri
They got the chance to hone their marksmanship, take part in go-karting and learn to scuba dive.
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Cyprus Op Nightingale: Helping Veterans' Recovery In Akrotiri
The exercise is designed to help former personnel recover from physical and mental injuries.
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Military Life Forces Radio BFBS Broadcaster Honoured By Joint Forces Command
It is rare for a civilian working with the military to receive a commendation at such a high level
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WWII D-Day Veteran Awarded France's Highest Military Medal
A 93-year-old British veteran has been awarded the Legion d'Honneur for his role in the D-Day landings.
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News Marine Archaeologists Uncovering RAF Akrotiri's Ancient Secrets
Archaeologists believe the area around modern-day RAF Akrotiri was a port used by the Romans as a safe, secluded place to anchor when ...
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News 50 Reservists Take Part In Exercise Pinestick
50 reservists from 103 Field Squadron, part of 71 Engineer Regiment, have travelled to Cyprus to take part in Exercise Pinestick.
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News Soldiers Tie Knot During Cyprus Operational Tour
Royal Lancers Sergeant Liana and Sergeant Robert France met online and said their vows in the middle of a UN peacekeeping tour.
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News Military Rowing Team Prepare To Cross Atlantic
The team, known as the 'Men of Oar', are looking to row from the Canary Islands to Antigua in 40 days.
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News Elizabeth Crosses awarded to families of Cyprus personnel
Two Elizabeth Crosses have been awarded to families whose loved ones died in Cyprus in the 1950s.
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Cyprus Could The UK Require A New Port To Service RAF Akrotiri?
Britain may need to build a new port to service its military base in Cyprus in the event of a no deal on Brexit.
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News 2 Mercian’s Arrival In Cyprus Formally Marked
A special parade to mark the arrival of soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment has been held in Cyprus.
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News Op TOSCA: Royal Lancers Peacekeeping In Cyprus
UK troops have been on UN duty since 1964.
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Radio Tattoo Tales: The Stories Behind These Military Skin Art Designs
Discover the stories behind these tattoos and why skin art means so much to serving and ex-serving personnel in this series by Forces Radio ...