Contents 11 6 In the News
FEATURES 8 Introducing WO Jon Crossley A few words from the current Chief of the Air Staff ’s Warrant Offi cer.
11 Defence Innovati on Initi ati ve The UK has a reputati on as one of the world’s most innovati ve nati ons. Briti sh innovati on developed the tank, the fi ghter aircraft and radar.
12 RAF Ice Hockey An arti cle sharing about events during RAFIHA’s annual four-day championships held in Dundee during the Autumn ‘16.
14 RAF FA deliver to Kenya A heartwarming story on delivering ‘Aid through Football’ to slum areas of Kenya.
18 Batt le of Britain Memorial, Kent The Nati onal Memorial has expanded over the years. Find out just what’s on off er going into 2017.
20 A ‘refreshed’ Cowdray Lounge The RAF Club is delighted to unveil the refurbished Cowdray Lounge for members and their guests.
FEDERATION
22 Accommodati on Matt ers Here’s our regular update from Stan on the latest news aff ecti ng accommodati on and housing.
26 RAF Reserves Today’s RAuxAF conti nues to exist to support the RAF on operati ons and other tasks, at home and abroad.
27 Families Transiti oning The RAF FF is starti ng a new two year project, with funding from the Forces in Mind Trust, looking at families’ experiences of the transiti on process.
28 Life as a Part Time Reservist SAC Gemma Davis is serving as a Part Time Volunteer Reservist (PTVR) on an Auxiliary Logisti cs Squadron.
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30 Spouse Employment Support Samantha Drew is currently based with her husband in Cyprus and has taken full advantage of the MOD’s Spouse Employment Support Trial.
32 Partner Employment Programme PEP - How goes it?
COVENANT
36 Bovis Homes Launch House builder Bovis Homes has launched a new discount scheme aimed at helping members of the Armed Forces onto the property ladder.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
39 Not all heroes are human Military working dogs (MWD) are not eligible for welfare support, but their important role in RAF operati ons past and present is worthy of recogniti on.
41 The run around Orienteers from the Military League North viewed RAF Leeming in a new light when they took part in the Stati on’s fi rst competi ti on in the sport.
42 From strength to strength Here’s a look at the MOD ICE App which has been downloaded 25,000 ti mes since its launch, one year ago.
44 New Help for Veterans RAF veterans and family members (16-64) are receiving help to fi ght anxiety and depression through the RAF Benevolent Fund.
FAMILY
46 A Military Moments Calendar 2017 Photos of fi ve children who have parents serving in the RAF have been brought together with some from the other Services to form a special planning calendar for 2017.
OF INTEREST
48 Cinelink brings movies to you SSVC Forces Cinemas is off ering blockbuster movies to deployed, remote, or isolated forces communiti es via the Cinelink fi lm service.
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