Armed Forces COVENANT - What it means for Personnel

Dawn McCafferty, Chairman of the RAF FF gives the Federation's view on what the Covenant now means for Service personnel and their families: "Recognising there could hardly be a worse time to publish a document that attempts to capture the way in which the Government and wider society values and recognises the contribution of the Armed Forces Community, we acknowledge that this is a step in the right direction and that legal reference to the existence of a Covenant is an important starting point... The frequent mention of the input of the Service Families Federations in identifying the needs of military families is very welcome and we are pleased to note the range of measures aimed at enhancing family life...More information »