Our Stories in RAF News - "We represent all RAF Families"

We hear from someone who wants to know why the Families Federation appears to focus most of its attention on families in SFA and asks... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Defence Secretary looks to Heath and Education Budgets

The media is reporting that the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is looking to the Departments of Health and Education to shoulder some of the costs currently spent in these areas from the MoD budget. This move would alleviate... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Mental health support app for Service personnel (free)

A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information. The app, called Joining Forces, is available to personnel all... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Trouble at RAF Waddington over Drones

There was widespread coverage at the weekend of demonstrations outside RAF Waddington against the Stn becoming the location for the control of the UK's armed remotely-piloted Reaper aircraft that operate in support of operations in Afghanistan. In response a MoD statement said... More information  If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

A story of everyday farming folk - The Archers - Afghan style

Lt Jo Nicholson, a Royal Naval Reservist has has put his farming background to good use while deployed in Afghanistan by creating 'Crops and the Farmer' a hit radio programme in Helmand Province inspired by The Archers. The show is broadcast in Pashtun on Radio Tamadoon, and provides advice and tips for... More information  If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

BAe146 C Mk3 arrives in theatre

BAe146 C Mk3 arrives in theatre. The RAF BAe146 C Mk 3, from RAF Northolt’s 32 (The Royal) Sqn, touched down for the first time in Theatre at Camp Bastion. A second Mk3 is due to arrive out there at the end of Apr. Although the Sqn have been operating the BAe146 CC Mk2 and HS125 in support of Ops Telic and Herrick for... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Check your personal equipment - "Dont die of embarrassment"

Troops are being reminded to check personal 'equipment' as part of a new campaign to raise awareness of male-specific diseases. Every year soldiers, sailors and airman are diagnosed with testicular cancer, which is becoming an ever-increasing... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link