Service personnel returning home from Afghanistan this Christmas are the
first to fly all the way from Camp Bastion to Brize Norton on board the
RAF’s new... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Friday, 20 December 2013
RAF flies Father Christmas and his elves to the children at Alder Hey Hospital
A helicopter crew from 60(R) Sqn of the Defence Helicopter Flying School
at RAF Shawbury assisted the RAF Careers Office in Liverpool by flying
Father Christmas, his elves and lots of presents into the Alder Hey... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Service Widows must choose 'Love or Pension'
It has been reported that the government has rejected calls to allow
widows to keep their pensions if they remarry. The Forces Pension
Society said: "Bad tidings and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Thursday, 19 December 2013
RAF fly to Sudan to evacuate British Nationals
A RAF C-17 is on its way to South Sudan, after the UK Government took
the decision to offer evacuation to British nationals in the country.
The aircraft left RAF Brize Norton earlier today, and will pick up
people from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Further funding for pupils with parents in the Armed Forces
The Rt Hon David Laws MP has announced the continuation of the Service
Pupil Premium. He said: "We are continuing to support children with
parents in the armed forces through the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF Movers working round the clock to recover kit
RAF movers are transporting thousands of tonnes of military equipment
out of Afghanistan every month as UK forces draw down and Afghan units
take the lead in security operations. In one month RAF logistics experts
at... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Christmas Message from the Chief of the Air Staff
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andy Pulford delivers his Christmas message to the RAF via YouTube... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Gary Barlow on his Journey to Afghanistan - Monday ITV
Gary Barlow's trip to Afghanistan in Oct is to be screened on ITV on
Mon. Using those on base Gary Barlow put a band together for his
performance. Flt Lt Collette Knill, (pictured) who sang a duet with the
star said: "This whole week has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Visit to troops brings partnership with Afghan Football
The Prime Minister has announced an exciting new partnership between the
FA Premier League and their Afghan counterparts to support the growth
and development of Afghan football and the benefits it brings to
communities... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Warrior flies with the RAF Goldstars
Actor Tom Hardy fulfilled a childhood dream when he flew and experienced
first hand the power of the Tornado GR4; the RAF’s all weather, day and
night attack and reconnaissance. Actor Tom Hardy said: “As a little... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF Waddington opens its doors on Unmanned Aerial Systems
The MoD has, for the first time, opened the doors to its Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) control centre, based in the UK. Pictures and footage
released show the hi-tech operations room at RAF Waddington where... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
2nd Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant is published
The second Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant has been
published. In his foreword the Secretary of State for Defence said: I am pleased with the progress that has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
JSHAO Civilian Housing Briefings for All
Dates for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office’s 2014 Civilian
Housing Briefing programme have been issued with a message from staff at
the JSHAO: "It is worth... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Change of Command at RAF Valley
Command of one of the RAF’s busiest training bases has been handed over.
Gp Capt Adrian Hill handed over command of RAF Valley to Gp Capt Peter
Cracroft. Gp Capt Adrian Hill said: “I’m sad to be... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Minister announces new RAF Typhoon Sqn
One of the oldest squadrons in the RAF is to be re-equipped with the
latest Typhoon jets. The move is part of a transformation of the RAF’s
combat air capability which will see battle-proven Tornado GR4 aircraft
replaced by... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Christmas Message to Service families from the Secretary of State
We have received the following Christmas messages to all service
families from the the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for
Defence. Over the Christmas period everyone... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Getting to grips with your money over Christmas
Christmas is an exciting time but it can also bring financial woes,
especially if money is tight. Getting to grips with costs in advance
helps to control spending and avoid becoming one of the 17 million
Britons expecting to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Chiefs send a Christmas message to Service Personnel
The Defence Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Permanent
Secretary sent a Christmas message to all defence personnel. "This
Christmas, many soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and MoD civilians
will be far from home – serving our nation across the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Friday, 13 December 2013
RAF continues to bolster French Peacekeepers
The RAF has successfully delivered a second tranche of French military
equipment to peacekeepers attempting to quell the bloodletting in the
Central African Republic. A C17 transport aircraft has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Armed Forces heroes honoured at the Millies
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were guests of honour at
the sixth annual Sun Military Awards, known as ‘The Millies’, which
were held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich and billed as... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Building the Defence College of Technical Training on the site of RAF Lyneham
The contract to build a multi million pound Defence College of Technical
Training on the site of RAF Lyneham has been awarded to Kier
Construction and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Forced landing of a RAF Chinook near Jericho
An investigation underway to establish why a RAF Chinook had to make a
forced landing near Jericho close to the Israeli West Bank. The aircraft
landed near a minefield. The aircraft was flying from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
'British warplanes will be handed over to European Union countries'
The Sunday Telegraph has reported that RAF planes and other military
assets are to be handed over to European Union countries under plans to
create a... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Monday, 9 December 2013
RAF deploy to assist flood relief effort
The RAF has deployed its Support Helicopter Force to the North East to
provide military aid to the Environment Agency in support of the repair
and flood relief effort after the storms of 5 and 6 Dec caused wide... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF Red Arrows return from tour of the Middle East
The Red Arrows, have returned to their home base following a successful 5
week tour of the Middle East. The Red Arrows have thrilled thousands of
people in the Middle East with their trademark precision flying and
dynamic loops... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF assist French Military to stabilise Central African Republic
A RAF transport aircraft has left the UK on a mission to support the
French military quell fighting in the Central African Republic (CAR).
The C17 Globemaster took off from RAF Brize Norton, to collect military
equipment... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Friday, 6 December 2013
Battle to the last mile - RAF Rally Championship finale this weekend
The fifth and final round sees the RAF finest rally competitors drive
flat out against the clock to see who will be the 2013 Champion. There
are only 12 stages and 97 miles of tarmac at Rockingham Motor Speedway
that remain. With six season harden crews competing there... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Short Notice Assignments and the Allocation of SFA
We have received the following notice from RAF Community Support at Air
Command: Short Notice Assignments and Allocation of SFA. 'Individuals
accepting short-notice Assignments (less than 90 days) should be aware
that despite their Assignment being for the Service need, there is no
guarantee that... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
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Air Rank and Command Appointments
AIR RANK AND COMMAND APPOINTMENTS LIST 15.13. Air Commodore D J Stubbs
OBE ADC was promoted Air Vice-Marshal and appointed Chief of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Voting in the Scottish independence referendum
With less than a year to go before the Scottish independence referendum,
the MoD is aware of increasing interest throughout the Service
community (Service personnel and their families) about the arrangements
to vote and has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The MoD is a 'more professional and responsible organisation'
An independent report has concluded that 'Significant progress has been
made to transform MoD into a more professional and responsible
organisation'. In a follow-up to his major independent review of MoD two
years ago, Lord Levene has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Power Outage - Thetford HASC - Phone lines/IT system down - Thu 5 Dec 13
We have just been informed that the HASC at Thetford is without power.
HASC staff are currently unable to take/make phone calls - or access IT
systems. The issue is a major incident in the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
RAF team take a rowing boat
A four man RAF team are swapping the skies for the open seas when they
set off on the cross-Atlantic rowing challenge. The Talisker Whisky
Atlantic Challenge means rowing 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
First interview with AVM Elaine West - the highest ranking female officer
Elaine West became the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Air
Vice-Marshal in the RAF in August. In her first interview since being
promoted, she speaks about the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Our stories in RAF News - Feeling the pinch
Results from our survey on pay, allowances and the quality of life show that families around the RAF are feeling the pinch... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Lorraine Kelly launches UK4U Thanks! Christmas Box Appeal
Journalist and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly was joined by Father
Christmas, Service personnel to launch the charity uk4u Thanks!
Christmas Box campaign from the historic headquarters of the Honourable
Artillery Company in the heart of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
'Sexting'
The MoDs Directorate Children and Young People has been asked by the
NSPCC to publicise an initiative between ChildLine and the Internet
Watch Foundation in relation to 'sexting' which is becoming increasingly
common amongst young... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
BFPO and their free postal services
We have received calls regarding the BFPO mail service to operational
areas and other BFPO locations and the fact that, as of today, parcels
are no longer free. We have spoken to BFPO Head Office this morning
who... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Tributes to David Traill
David Traill, 51, the pilot of the stricken police helicopter that
crashed on Friday evening was a Chinook instructor at Odiham before he
left the RAF. Dave Traill was an experienced pilot and flew Chinooks in
both Iraq and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Monday, 2 December 2013
A PIECE OF FOREIGN FIELD THAT IS FOREVER ENGLAND
The sacred soil from cemeteries of First World War Battlefields in
Flanders, where so many millions died in bloody conflict, has been
brought to Britain. In a two-day event in London, amidst much ceremony,
the soil has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Armed Forces Minister meets personnel at RAF Odiham
The Rt Hon Mark Francois, Minister of State for the Armed Forces and
Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford has visited RAF Odiham.
Accompanied by Mr Damian Hinds MP, Member of Parliament for East
Hampshire, the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF Hercules Delivers 200 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid in 10 days
RAF C130 Hercules, call-sign “Pag-asa 47” or “there is still hope” in
Filipino, has delivered 200 tonnes of essential humanitarian aid across
the Philippines in just 10 days. Since the small team of Hercules
aircrew and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
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