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In the News................................................................................................................................. 6 30/07/2015 10:31:42 Front Cover: Corporal Webb, with military working dog – Ethel.


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Features First RAF police dog trials for five years ....................................................................................... 8 Becoming a part time Reserve RAF Regiment Gunner ................................................................ 12 Anyone for Gliding?.................................................................................................................. 14


Celebrating the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Honour Through Deeds poem .................................................................................................. 17 RAF Museum’s Blog ~BoB75 .................................................................................................. 18


REGULARS Federation


Accommodation Matters .......................................................................................................... 20 MOD Tenancy Deposit Loan Scheme ......................................................................................... 22


NEM Snapshot of NEM ..................................................................................................................... 24


Partners and Spouses in Business Creating Inspiration ................................................................................................................. 26 Design Jessica .......................................................................................................................... 27 Huggable Heroes ..................................................................................................................... 28 Interested in starting a new journey in accounting, finance and business? .................................. 29


Covenant The Armed Forces Covenant ..................................................................................................... 32


Schooling/Education Leeming Sensory Room ............................................................................................................ 34 Can I afford boarding? ............................................................................................................. 38


Health and Wellbeing The Battle Back Centre ............................................................................................................. 40 Making the Right Turn ............................................................................................................. 42 A helping hand for young families ............................................................................................ 45


Of Interest RAF Association helping to keep Serving personnel in touch with their families .......................... 47


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