Further details on all these stories can be found on the federation website at
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RAF Reserves are Top Gunners
The RAF Regiment Reserve Sqn based at RAF Leeming is improving the good name of the Reserve service by being awarded the top auxiliary honour.
Managing Base Infrastructure
The MoD is expected to appoint a private sector partner to manage its entire military estate including airfields and training bases.
Complaints Ombudsman
The independent commissioner whose role it is to ensure Armed Forces complaints are fairly and properly dealt with is to receive new powers.
Sustainable Employment
RBLI Lifeworks run short courses to equip spouses and partners with the skills and confidence to develop their own careers. The courses are fully funded.
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Garvey’s Day at Brize Norton
Glyn Evans wrote to the Stn Cdr, RAF Brize Norton about his son, recovering from a brain tumour. Gp Capt Steve Lushington, moved by his words gave Garvey a day at the Stn he would never forget.
Achieving Recognition
RAF Fire Fighter, SAC Sam Dodwell is the first person in Defence to attain the NVQ Level 3 in Emergency Fire Service Operations, the internationally recognised qualification.
Take a trip with the Best
Experience the thrills of flying back seat in a RAF Typhoon ultra low level over the Lake District and Wales in a simulator at the London Science museum.
Chinook HC6
The first three of 14 Boeing Chinook HC6 have arrived at RAF Odiham and will be ready to enter service later in 2014.
Laser Pen Attackers
RAF aircraft are amongst hundreds of aircraft targeted by laser pen attackers.
Falling Behind on the World Stage?
Ex US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has suggested the large scale cut backs to the UK Armed Forces will mean the UK is no longer able to be a full partner with the US.
Too Many Quitting Forces?
The Defence Select Committee conclude the Armed Forces have significant shortages of key specialists and the rate of voluntary outflow is above the 10 year average.
New Car Discounts
A new discount programme, on the Defence Discount Service, could save Armed Forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.
Family Mediation can Help
The Government is campaigning to encourage those going through separation or divorce to use mediation.
Impact on
Decompression
The new airbridge construct that became effective on 1 Feb 14 impacts on the time personnel spend in Decompression.
Paying PhD Students
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is supporting PhD students to help better understand cyberspace and social media.
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