Cyprus veterans club tackles isolation with companionship and a hearty breakfast
Members says the monthly meetup of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club in Episkopi helps them feel less lonely
Will Hollis is a passionate journalist with a decade of experience working in local and national news. He has covered NATO exercises, aerial wildfire fighting, and United Nations peacekeeping. Will lives and works in Cyprus as Forces News’ dedicated reporter, permanently embedded with the British services on the island.
Members says the monthly meetup of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club in Episkopi helps them feel less lonely
Nearly 200 people took part in the annual sea swim, with all entrants completing the 1,800-metre course
The new commander previously led 201 Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth
Personnel installed a 280m floating bridge during the three days, connecting the allies on either end before crossing with armoured vehicles
As 1 Rifles formally ends its deployment in Cyprus, 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland takes over in Dhekelia
British Forces in Cyprus involved in aerial firefighting over a large area of southern Cyprus as temperatures soar
The Ministry of Defence condemns Moscow's disregard for international law – and continues to send gas masks to help the Ukrainian defenders
Alongside each soldier's personal items and operational equipment, 1st Battalion takes back its regimental memorabilia, including silverware
From the Suez Crisis to Operation Shader, the base in Cyprus has remained a key launch point for many Armed Forces operations
Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment claimed victory with a 24-0 win over RAF Fire in the final of the tournament
A brilliant night of action saw the Army competitors come out on top in Cyprus
The RAF helicopter will be responding to potentially catastrophic wildfires inside Britain's Sovereign Base Areas, plus the wider island
The guided missile destroyer's crew have been given some rest and relaxation in Limassol after taking part in Exercise Med Strike
Stations from across the UK and Cyprus came together for a netball tournament at RAF Akrotiri for coaching and competition
Pride and competitive edge was on full show in the latest Forces Fight Night at the Pissouri Amphitheatre
Apea FC have been adopted as a favoured team by service personnel at RAF Akrotiri due to strong ties between the club and the base.