Health concerns over Sodium Dichromate

An article in The Sun reports health concerns of a former SAC after he and colleagues were potentially exposed to sodium dichromate whilst guarding the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant in Iraq in 03. A MoD statement reads: 'The RAF and MoD take this potential exposure of personnel very seriously. All UK personnel who may have been exposed were identified at the time and medical screening offered'. If you are worried...More information »

MoD Doubles Council Tax Relief

The MoD is doubling the Council Tax Relief for personnel on eligible operations overseas from 25 to 50%, with effect from 1 Jul 11. Based on the average Council Tax in England, this will amount on average to approx £296 for a six month tour. Andrew Robathan MP, said: "The core principle is that members of the Armed Forces Community do not suffer disadvantage... we are underlining that principle...More information »

Medal to Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Members of the Armed Forces are to be presented with a medal to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee on 6 Feb 12. CDS Gen Sir David Richards said: "I know that our Armed Forces will be delighted. This medal recognises the important and difficult job our Armed Forces have carried out defending our nation and its interest and it is a fitting tribute to their dedication and professionalism...More information »

Shake-up at the Ministry

Lord Levene has been working on his independent and thorough review into how Defence is structured and managed since the Autumn. Publishing the results Liam Fox said: "Since becoming Defence Secretary, I have been determined to bring the way the MoD is run into the 21st century... Lord Levene's report begins the most radical shake up the MoD has seen in a generation...More information »

Punishment?

There are media reports that the three Service chiefs are to be removed from the Defence Board, likely to be seen as punishment for their questioning of the Prime Minister's handling of current ops. Labour's Kevan Jones said: "There will certainly be questions around whether this is a revenge attack for senior officers raising concerns about the Government’s military strategy. It may also damage morale in the Services...More information »

Andy Murray in a bid to help Tickets for Troops

Andy Murray has signed a rare piece and donated it to the next Tickets For Troops fund-raising auction. The set of drawings by artist John Trevillion captured the many moods and actions of Murray, who was so impressed he posted them on his Facebook page. “They’re really, really good,” said the Wimbledon contender and world’s number four. 100.000 members of the Armed Forces have signed up...More information »

Family Adventures with Mountain and Sea Guides

Mountain and Sea Guides runs adventure activities in Sea Kayaking, Mountaineering, Climbing and Walking throughout the year for all ages and abilities. Lyndsey Buck says: "We understand the importance of service families spending time together and reconnecting. One of the best ways is by doing something fun and challenging and learning something new together. We would therefore like to offer a discount...More information »