FOREWORD Chief of Defence Staff - General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter KCBCBE DSO ADC Gen
As acountry, we ask much of our militarypeople whoare always available for anycontingencyatany time and whoproudlygiveof their service at unlimited liability. Fulfilling thatdutyisoften to the detriment of time with family.
Separation is tough, both for those who are away from home and those who keep the home running while also worrying about our
safety.Personally,Ihave drawn great strength from the long-suffering support of my family. Knowing that they,and the families of those who serve with me, are being cared for while we are away is an essential part of being able to focus on the operational task.
2019 brings both challenge and opportunity for our military family.Uncertainty about proposed changes to the provision of housing and other terms and conditions of service is unsettling. But together with the Chief of the Air Staff and the other Service Chiefs we are ensuring that your interests are understood and accounted for as solutions are designed. Your views are important and do make adifference. Please continue to engage with the surveys and make good use of the RAF Families Federation and other forums to contribute to informing the future. Ihope you will see your views being properly recognised in
the new Veterans strategy,the extension of the Forces Help to Buy Scheme, the evolution of the Future Accommodation Model, the approach to mental health, transition and spousal employment, and in the commissioning of the study mapping the support available across our military families that will report in the summer.
Our success has always depended on the commitment and remarkable ability of our people, so my priority as the head of the Armed Forces is about maximising talent. Ifeel strongly that anyone who has served their nation with honour,and their families, should be able to transition smoothly back into civilian life and contribute fully to a society that understands and values what they have done and what they have to offer.But we need the public to understand us, and bring more people in touch with who we are, what we do, and why we do it. So Iappeal to you to help convey that understanding within your local communities, and build astrong support base for Defence.
SPRING 2019 ENVOY
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