Sgt John 'BJ' Lewis reads his Poem on the One Show - tonight

Tonight, Wed 30 Nov, The One Show on BBC1 starting at 7pm will feature a five minute feature film on War Poets showcasing the poetry of serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. One of the serving personnel seen and heard reading his poem is Sgt John ‘BJ’ Lewis, a RAF Trade Group 12 SNCO. Sgt Lewis’ poem called ‘Incoming’ and was written following his experiences on Operation TELIC in 2008...More information »

Taking UK Fast Jet Training into the Future

19(Reserve) Sqn has been disbanded. Replacing it is IV(Reserve) Sqn which has been reformed to become the Hawk T2 unit to take the UK’s fast jet training forward into the future. Sqn Ldr Robin Caine, OC C Flt, IV Sqn said: "Our pilots will be ready to take on the challenges of Eurofighter Typhoon, Joint Strike Fighter and deliver air power effects whenever and wherever we are called on...More information »

Autumn Statement - Armed Forces

George Osborne’s 2011 Autumn statement confirmed the country's worsening economic outlook. The Chancellor has taken further measures to curb expenditure and on public sector pay has capped pay rises to 1% beyond the two-year pay freeze currently in place. Since the announcement the Treasury has confirmed that this cap on pay will also apply to the Armed Forces. The MoD is seeking urgent clarification...More information »

DIO ask all SFA Applicants to use the e-1132

The e-1132 is the electronic version of 'Application to occupy Service Family Accommodation' and was launched just over a year ago. As well as improving the efficiency of the allocations service, DIO firmly believe many more Service personnel would benefit from the advantages using the e-1132 has to offer. In their bid to speed up their processes from 1 Dec 11 illegible paper versions will be returned...More information »

'Thank You' from the Russian Ambassador

The Russian Ambassador, Alexander Yakovenko, has thanked Prince William and the crew of the RAF SAR Flt for their attempts to rescue the crew of a sinking Russian cargo vessel. The Ambassador wrote: 'All day long we were anxiously following the operation. We know that you took an active part in the rescue and the two seamen were saved thanks to your selfless effort. Let me express my deepest gratitude...More information »

BBC 1: Phil Tuffnell climbs Stenigot Mast with the RAF

On Wednesday's One Show Phil Tuffnell continues his tour of the UK looking at iconic RAF structures. The 110m mast at RAF Stenigot was part of the country's long-range early warning radar during WW2 - today it is used to train Service personnel. Phil said: “I climbed to the top and I was terrified! I’ve got nothing but admiration for the lads who train on the tower and the RAF people who work at heights in war zones...More information »

Demise of Armed Forces SAR in the UK

The Department for Transport has announced the start of the procurement process to replace UK-wide Armed Forces Search and Rescue with a civilian service and civilian crews. The Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, said: "It will enable our Armed Forces to focus on front line operations. It will also ensure the MoD is able to meet its previously announced intention to retire its fleet of Sea Kings by Mar 16...More information »