President of Cyprus
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The President of Cyprus, officially the President of the Republic of Cyprus, is the head of state and the head of government of Cyprus, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Cypriot National Guard. The office was established by the Constitution of 1960, after Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
President of Cyprus
Image: Makarios III and Robert F. Wagner NYWTS cropped
Image: Kliridis
Image: Makarios III and Robert F. Wagner NYWTS cropped
Cypriot National Guard
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The National Guard of Cyprus, also known as the Greek Cypriot National Guard or simply National Guard, is the military force of the Republic of Cyprus. This force consists of air, land, sea and special forces elements, and is highly integrated with its first and second line reserves, as well as supporting civilian agencies and paramilitary forces.
Over- simplified Organisational Structure of Cyprus National Guard.
Soldiers of the National Guard armed with Sten submachine guns and Lee-Enflield bolt action rifles marching in 1967.
AW-139 helicopter of the National Guard in a Search & Rescue exercise.
Special Forces unit flash that is emblazoned with ΔΥΝΑΜΕΙΣ ΚΑΤΑΔΡΟΜΩΝ (Raider Forces).