Where is the British Army based in Cyprus?

Where is the British Army based in Cyprus?

Akrotiri
British Forces Cyprus (BFC) is the name given to the British Armed Forces stationed in the UK Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus and at a number of related ‘retained sites’ in the Republic of Cyprus.

When did RAF Episkopi close?

Emergency 1974 Royal Air Force Episkopi first came into being some eighteen years ago and sadly, is now due finally to close on the 15th September this year.

Are there US troops in Cyprus?

U.S. troops still occupy four bases in Syria. Nearby there are eight U.S. bases in Greece, and at least one each in Cyprus, Tunisia, Georgia, Kosovo and on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia.

Does Cyprus have a military?

Military service in the Republic of Cyprus is mandatory for males (Efthymiou 2016). Today, the obligatory service period is 14 months. Currently, only Greek Cypriots serve in the military. The current supreme commander is a Greek military commander, as have been all of his predecessors.

When did Royal Air Force Episkopi come into being?

Royal Air Force Episkopi first came into being some eighteen years ago and sadly, is now due finally to close on the 15th September this year. This is one brief chapter on the Station’s history – the period of the Cyprus Coup d’etat and the ensuing emergency in 1974.

Where are the British forces stationed in Cyprus?

Command in Cyprus is exercised through 2 garrison headquarters, one at Dhekelia and the other at Episkopi, and through an RAF station headquarters at RAF Akrotiri. Although a number of airmen are based at RAF Akrotiri, and soldiers are at Episkopi and Dhekelia, at all locations there is a mix of Army, RN and RAF personnel.

Where are the British forces in Episkopi?

Andreas situated in Dodge City, British Forces Episkopi, open 7 days a week. Orphanides has a meat counter as well as Lysiotis in Episkopi Village. Ermes (NAAFI One-Stop) has pre-packed fresh meat. Again, Orphanides has a bakery, as does Lysiotis in Episkopi Village.

Where is the primary school in Episkopi Cyprus?

Episkopi primary school is beautifully located on the cliffs in the Western Sovereign Base Area ( WSBA) at Episkopi overlooking the Mediterranean sea. It is situated alongside St John’s Secondary School with whom it shares an excellent relationship.