Yesterday elements of the Puma Force, which are now permanently deployed to RAF Akrotiri, began their training to familiarise themselves with the Island and their new role in Cyprus. An excellent start to the adventure in their new home.

BFC Gym 2 Gym Half Marathon 🏃🚶 is on today! We expect to see the runners on RAF Akrotiri by 11am. Come and show your support 👏 along the route from Epi Stn Gym to the RAF Akrotiri Sports Pitches for the finish. 💪🍾. Walkers and runners are expected to be finishing until 1300

RAF Reserves Extend Capability on Exercise Broaden Horizon

Reserves from across the UK fused with teams at RAF Akrotiri to deliver a seamless performance in a wide range of of roles.

m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Not long to go now! 🤩

🎟️ Tickets will be available to buy on the door for any friends you want to bring who haven’t got theirs yet.

Live entertainment with Gavin Riseley after the live auction so make sure you’ve got your dancing shoes on 💃🏻🪩🕺🏼

This week the Chief of Staff British Forces Cyprus, Air Commodore Beasant visited members of 51 Sqn RAF Regiment, deployed to RAF Akrotiri as the Resident Field Squadron.
During his visit he was briefed by the Execs and saw some of the equipment utilised by the Sqn.

For the full story on yesterday’s visit, please follow the link. bfcyprus.medium.com/qbs-welcomes-r…

Delighted to welcome The Royal Family HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Queen Berengaria School in Dhekelia today. A great honour for everyone here in BFC #BritishBases #Cyprus #RoyalFamily

Children at Limassol General Hospital and Akrotiri Village School received a special visit from Santa today, flown by Helisleigh straight from the North Pole via RAF Akrotiri #Santa #WhoNeedsReindeer #Christmas

During a visit to @RAF_Akrotiri meeting personnel deployed on the Resident Field Squadron, Commandant General to the RAF Regiment, AVM Smeath Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath joined CO #903EAW , Wg Cdr Eastlake visiting RAF Regiment Gunners supporting Air Operations in the Middle East.

PMC welcomes the CMC and members of the WOSM to the Officers' Mess for RAF Akrotiri Exchange drinks.

RAF Akrotiri personnel celebrate Christmas with festive jumpers in the glorious sunshine. Personnel donated at least 1 Euro towards #RAFBF #ChristmasJumperDay

Cypriot school children improve swimming skills following free lessons in RAF Akrotiri. Great to see such enthusiasm and a willingness to learn #BritishBases #Cyprus #community Click link for full story. link.medium.com/HX72B9texvb

Great to welcome the Red Arrows back to RAF Akrotiri and #TheBases

Huge congratulations to all those who received an award at the Commander BFCyprus commendations ceremony. #TheBases UK in Cyprus

Personnel based in Dhekelia in BFCyprus marking Remembrance on #RemembranceSunday

Personnel and families from across BFCyprus today came together to remember.

#WeWillRememberThem  
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday

Members of the RAF Akrotiri community have paid their respects with a Service of Remembrance at St. Paul's Church.

Thank you to all involved, this was immaculately observed and extremely poignant.

Return of the Reds! 🛩
The Royal Airforce Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), the Red Arrows, return to Cyprus today as part of Op EASTERN HAWK. They will be using RAF Akrotiri as a staging post before continuing to tour the Middle East and Egypt. Welcome back! Red Arrows

The #RedArrows leaving a very wet RAF Waddington today - departing for a five-week visit to the Gulf region and Egypt. Through displays, flypasts and ground events, the tour will support a range of UK interests across trade, business and defence and promote the STEM subjects.

Air power from RAF Akrotiri plays a critical role in the security and stability of the region. It was a pleasure to meet and thank many of the people who make it happen. #903EAW  @UKACCMiddleEast Royal Air Force