Worry over Pension Benefits for AFPS 75 and 05

When it comes to Armed Forces pensions the Air Personnel Policy staff are only too aware that information, especially some of the technical issues, can be easily misinterpreted and cause unnecessary concern. The team has therefore issued, in addition to IBN 14/11, notes in response to calls they have received. They also give an update on where the Service is in its negotiations with the Government on pensions...More information »

British Military Tournament - Earls Court

The British Military Tournament is a show of skills and precision by the British Armed Forces while allowing public appreciation for the country's servicemen and women. This spectacular new tri-service show for 2011 focuses on the story of 'the special relationship' between the United Kingdom and United States. It runs from 2-4 Dec 11 at Earls Court...More information »

Sean Cunningham - 'Charming, Professional and Dedicated'

The family, friends and colleagues of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham gathered at Coventry Cathedral today for his funeral. During the service, Sqn Ldr Jim Turner said: "Sean was a charming, professional and dedicated pilot who always had a smile on his face and touched the lives of many people. His love of the job was obvious to see. His sense of excitement would grow as the time approached to go flying...More information »

Over 12,500 Service Personnel needed for the Olympics!

The Home Office and the Ministry of Defence are now understood to be working on needing 7,500 service personnel for on the ground security duties at the Olympics. This figure is up 25% on original figures and is in addition to the 5,000 specialist military personnel needed for roles in air defence, maritime and other duties...More information »

The Federation is Voicing Your Opinions

The Federation is your voice - so what has it been saying of late? In this latest Federation update we report on the high level activity of: the continuing fall-out from the SDSR; A 'Where are we Now?' on the Armed Forces Covenant and what the Federation is contributing; Our views on the review of CEA and where it is heading; Our input into the Future Accommodation Project Team; The conferences, meetings, briefings we have attended and the units we have visited. We also report on subjects being reported to us and what we are doing with the information and we give an update on our Communications strategy. It is worth having a quick scan and perhaps you too can add to our evidence by giving your opinion, as it all adds weight to the arguments we are putting forward on your behalf.  Those at the top don't want our views, they want yours...More information »

Counterfeit Shopping Vouchers

MHS issue Sodexo Say shopping vouchers to customers as a goodwill gesture for missed appointments. It is understood that there are counterfeit £20 denominations of these vouchers in circulation.MHS have been assured that the vouchers they hold are fine however if customers have any difficulty using the vouchers in retail outletsthe advice is to call the number on the back of the voucher...More information »

Military Wives Choir to Appear with Chris Evans

Gareth Malone and the Military Wives Choir are to appear with Chris Evans on his Radio 2 Breakfast Show tomorrow morning and on the One Show tomorrow evening. Chris, a staunch advocate of the Military wives, is doing all he can to promote the wives and partners of Forces personnel and alongside Gareth Malone to highlight their stoic fortitude in the difficult role they play in supporting those in uniform...More information »