Why the US Military Is Fixing Up Two Military Bases on Cyprus

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Though US forces are not stationed at either of the two Cypriot bases, they could be in the event of a future contingency.

The war in Iran has highlighted the importance of a previously ignored location for the US military. Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern Mediterranean, is proving to be a vital strategic location for US combat operations in the Middle East. And in order to facilitate the island’s increased support role for US military operations, the Pentagon is spending millions on improving its military infrastructure. 

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US funds will go toward improving the infrastructure and facilities of two Cypriot bases, the Evangelos Florakis naval base and the Andreas Papandreou air base. 

The Evangelos Florakis naval base, the largest on the island, will receive a new heliport that will be able to accommodate heavy lift helicopters like the CH-47 Chinook. The base is located about 145 miles from Lebanon, and the new heliport will allow it to receive........

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