Further details on all these stories can be found on the federation website at www.raf-ff.org.uk Click on ‘List of all… NEWS STORIES’ or search the site using any of the articles keywords


Armed Forces families


Spouses and older children of Armed Forces families will now be able to claim income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) as soon as they return to the UK. raf-ff.org.uk


All RAF family invited!


Alpine Challenge, the Royal Air Force’s annual festival of alpine wintersport, will be held in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Austria on 9 to 23 January 2016. raf-ff.org.uk


XV(R) Squadron say farewell


XV(R) Squadron said farewell to Tornado ‘026’ as it flew to RAF Leeming to be placed in storage. The aircraft is one of the more recognisable at RAF Lossiemouth. raf-ff.org.uk


MOD extends its free mail service


The MOD has extended its free mail service to enable loved ones to send more free letters and parcels to those deployed around the world. raf-ff.org.uk


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Introduction of Flexible Working


As an integral element of the New Employment Model (NEM), new Flexible Working & three new types of Flexible Leave options, are being introduced for Service personnel. raf-ff.org.uk


MOD to upgrade air-to-air missile


The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300m contract to sustain a key air-to- air missile used by RAF Typhoon jets, supporting over 400 jobs across the UK. raf-ff.org.uk


Credit Unions


Armed Forces personnel can now save and borrow direct from their Pay, with one of three Credit Unions. raf-ff.org.uk


Things to think about


You may think you have nothing to offer and as a military partner you may have moved around frequently. Recruit for Spouses has some great advice. raf-ff.org.uk


Leaving the Armed Forces?


Two ex-military brothers understand what it is like to be leaving the armed forces and begin looking for work in everyday society. raf-ff.org.uk


RAF transport aircraft ready


The Royal Air Force’s transport fleet has reached a key milestone with the delivery of the latest Atlas aircraft to RAF Brize Norton. raf-ff.org.uk


Intelligence aircraft arrives


As part of its Airseeker Programme, the second signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the RAF, seven months early, the MOD has announced. raf-ff.org.uk


Maintain A Good Credit Record


Are you a good or a poor credit risk? You may not know until you submit an application for a loan or credit. Here are some top tips on how to maintain a healthy credit score. raf-ff.org.uk


Nimrod


replacement


Defence giant Lockheed Martin reveals plan to ‘recycle’ RAF’s ageing Hercules transporters as spyplanes. raf-ff.org.uk


Storybook wings


As well as those parents who are away on deployment, or on a course, divorced or separated parents can use this amazing service too. raf-ff.org.uk


Anyone for Gliding?


If you are Serving in the RAF, have a bit of free time and like the idea of learning to glide, look no further than the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association. raf-ff.org.uk


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