The Armed Forces Covenant is all about removing disadvantage for
those who serve in the Armed Forces. The Government acknowleges that
there is indeed disadvantages when it comes to everyday issues like
health housing and education. When the Covenant was launched in May 11, it stated... More information
Tickets have gone
on sale for a national concert tour by the RAF that salutes the
indomitable spirit embodied by men and women from the ‘Dambusters
Generation’ which helped inspire the famous Second World War operation
70 years ago. Called Encore! A Salute to the Dambusters Generation,
the concert tour by the Bands of the Royal Air Force will feature a
stirring musical programme reflecting the camaraderie and fortitude from ... More information
Personnel at RAF Shawbury can now spend more time with their families
with the opening of two new Contact Flats.The flats were officially
opened Air Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford KCB CBE RAF, Deputy Commander
Capability and Air Member for Personnel and Capability during his visit
to the Station to meet personnel and... More information
RAF Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton are celebrating remarkable results,
after all three RAF Ice Sports teams took victory in the Inter-Service
Championships. First blood went to the RAF’s long-dominant Skeleton team,
with SAC Reece Thornbury taking victory in the Men’s by an
incredible... More information
The Spring 13 issue of Envoy is available online. Articles include
Afghanistan Revealed, Sitting Ducks, Our daughter's turn to Go and the
RAF Dambuster mentality - then and now. Don't miss out... Click Here
The Mail on Sunday reported over the weekend that RAF Waddington is
being used by the US to wage 'drone warfare' on parts of Africa. In
response the MoD said: "This report has no factual basis whatsoever.
Whilst it is the case that RAF Waddington will employ some US
personnel...More information
Gp Capt Sara Mackmin assumes command of RAF SAR. On International Women’s Day one of the Armed Forces’ top female aviators has taken command of the RAF’s Search and Rescue Force. Gp Capt Sara Mackmin, will oversee all RAF search and rescue operations across the UK and the Falkland Islands.The appointment is Gp Capt Mackmin’s latest move in a career that has seen her achieve a number of firsts in the RAF. She also a volunteer with the...More information
The Spring 13 issue of Envoy is available online. Articles include
Afghanistan Revealed, Sitting Ducks, Our daughter's turn to Go and the
RAF Dambuster mentality - then and now. Don't miss out... Click Here
