Further details on all these stories can be found on the federation website at
www.raf-ff.org.uk Click on ‘News Listing’ or search the site using any of the articles keywords
Revision of some Allowances
Some Armed Forces allowances decisions required to deliver the SDSR saving have been revised. A new DIN has been issued.
Independent Scotland…
The Scotland analysis paper on Defence highlights the extent to which an independent Scotland would no longer benefit from the £34 billion annual UK defence budget.
Nuffield Trust money available
RAF Community Support administers Nuffield Trust funding. There is still £170K for allocation before 31 Dec 13. Bids from any Service-run clubs and societies are welcome.
Childcare Vouchers
The Government has announced major changes to the childcare voucher scheme and is keen to hear the views of parents.
Mental health app on Android
The mental health support app is now available on Android.
RAF Mercy Mission
The RAF’s first mercy mission to the Philippines was given a warm welcome by the British Ambassador to the Typhoon-battered islands.
Voting: Good news!
A Parliamentary Bill has been passed which will make it easier for Service personnel and families living overseas to vote in elections.
Challenged to support Reservists
The UK’s top 100 employers have been challenged to support at least 100 reservists each.
Last Flight of the VC10
After 47 years of service the RAF VC10 retired on 25 Sep 13.
Face-to-face support meetings
Ripple Pond groups for family members of those who have experienced physical injury or emotional trauma, while serving in the UK Armed Forces.
Interest free home loans
The Armed Forces are to benefit from a new £200 million scheme to help them get on the property ladder.
New
Merlins back from ops
The RAF Merlin Force is celebrating its return from 10 years of continual operational deployments following the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
New organisation ‘SORTED!’
Armed Forces community members seeking a pathway to employment are set to benefit from the launch of new organisation ‘SORTED!’
Standard
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Honorary Air Commodore to RAF Brize Norton, has attended the consecration parade of the new 101 Sqn Standard.
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RAF Space monitoring
RAF Fylingdales has reached 50 years of service in the fields of space surveillance and missile early warning operations.
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