British peacekeepers marked the end of a six-month Tosca mission in style as they were presented with their UN campaign medals by senior officers.
Reservists from 5th Regiment, Royal Artillery plus units including The Royal Lancers were rewarded for their work in assisting multinational efforts to maintain the long-standing ceasefire between Greek and Turkish Cypriot forces.
The medal recipients included Gnr Emily Arnold – who snapped a quick selfie to show her parents back home.
The 18-year-old said she was “very proud” to share the moment with her family, especially as her dad had served a full career in the same regiment.
Their tour complete, the soldiers were relieved by arriving colleagues from 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
