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Cyprus The Five Star Hotel That Became A Buffer Zone Barracks
British troops have been in Cyprus since the 1960s, patrolling the 'buffer zone' in the divided city of Nicosia.
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Pre-WWI Period Mercians Remember Heavy Losses In The Battle of Ferozeshah
Ferozeshah was the first of two battles for control of the Punjab but came at a cost of 2,400 British casualties.
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Prince William Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit RAF Akrotiri
Prince William and Catherine met military families and serving personnel in Cyprus.
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Cyprus Refugees Allowed To Live In Britain After 20 Years On RAF Base
The British Government has long said that the Refugee Convention does not apply to British bases in Cyprus.
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Navy Canine Cargo: Training Exercise With A Difference Off Cyprus Coast
Charlton is a drug detection dog, and he carried out a search for drugs in a simulated exercise.
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News 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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Brexit 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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News 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.