Connecting Forces Families

BFBS has teamed up with The Sun newspaper and Audioboo to launch 'Boost for the Troops'. Using this facility you can record and upload messages for family and friends wherever they are in the forces world. The service is free and simple to use. Ernie Rowe Head of BFBS Radio said: "There's no substitute for hearing the voices of your loved ones when you're thousands of miles apart...More information »

Tickets for Troops - Bumper Christmas Giveaway

Tickets for Troops is enlisting the help of the Armed Forces to design their 2011 Christmas card. Director Raleigh Addington said: “Christmas is a time for family and we want everyone to get involved. Tickets for Troops have also announced a bumper Christmas giveaway of free tickets to members the Armed Forces and their families. Tickets include premiere football, pantomimes, music concerts and West End shows...More information »

No Disadvantage

The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant have been enshrined in law for the first time after the Armed Forces Bill received Royal Assent today. CDS, Gen Sir David Richards said: "The Covenant enshrines the principle that members of the Armed Forces Community do not suffer disadvantage as a result of their service and, where appropriate, receive special treatment. I welcome this wholeheartedly...More information »