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Does the naafi still exist?

Does the naafi still exist?

NAAFI now operates out of bases in British Forces Germany, Brunei, Gibraltar, the South Atlantic Islands, and onboard HM Ships through the Naval Canteen Service (NCS). In Germany it provides the supply of all catering, retail and leisure.

Why does Britain still have bases in Cyprus?

The United Kingdom retains a military presence on the island in order to keep a strategic location at the eastern end of the Mediterranean, for use as a staging point for forces sent to locations in the Middle East and Asia.

Why is it called the naafi?

The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes (NAAFI) is an organisation created by the Government in 1921 to run recreational establishments needed by the British Armed Forces, and to sell goods to servicemen and their families.

Where is Jhq Germany?

Mönchengladbach
JHQ (Joint Headquarters) Rheindahlen was a military base in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany active from 1954 to 2013. It functioned as the main headquarters for British forces in Germany and for the NATO Northern Army Group.

Does the UK own Cyprus?

Cyprus became a British protectorate in 1912; by 1922, it was a crown colony. It gained independence in 1960, on the proviso that Britain maintained its military territories. Today, the two UK Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) occupy nearly three per cent of Cyprus.

Does the UK own part of Cyprus?

Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, after 82 years of British control. The two countries now enjoy warm relations, however the continuing British sovereignty of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas has continued to divide Cypriots.

What is naafi break?

NAAFI Break, established in 2016, is a drop-in service for, and run by, Armed Forces veterans based in the Borough and supported by South Tyneside Council. It offers ex-service personnel a chance to socialise, network and get information about the wide range of support available to them in civilian life.

What is NAAFI?

The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes (NAAFI) is an organisation created by the Government in 1921 to run recreational establishments needed by the British Armed Forces, and to sell goods to servicemen and their families.

How many people were in the NAAFI in WW2?

By April 1944 the NAAFI ran 7,000 canteens and had 96,000 personnel (expanded from fewer than 600 canteens and 4,000 personnel in 1939). It also controlled ENSA, the forces entertainment organisation.

What went wrong with the NAAFI?

MPs said the decision to privatise food supply and award the first contract to the Naafi in 1994 turned into a “minor debacle”. Previously half the food had been supplied by the Naafi and the other half was delivered to units mainly by Royal Navy and Army depots.

Where can I find information and friends from Naafi?

Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from NAAFI . We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! We can reunite you with your friends who served at NAAFI and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site.