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Meeting with the Minister

This week Chairman of the RAF Families Federation, together with the other her opposite numbers in the Army and Naval FFs, met with Andrew Robathan MP, Minister for Defence Personnel Welfare and Veterans and took full advantage of the opportunity to ensure he fully appreciated the family perspective on military life. During the meeting Dawn brought up the subjects of Pay and Allowances; the impact of SDSR; MoD Accommodation and the Armed Forces Covenant. Also discussed were the New Employment Model and resettlement. Dawn's full notes on the meeting are included here. If you would like your views to be represented at the next Family Forum with the Minister, tell us what you think

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No Disadvantage

The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant have been enshrined in law for the first time after the Armed Forces Bill received Royal Assent today. CDS, Gen Sir David Richards said: "The Covenant enshrines the principle that members of the Armed Forces Community do not suffer disadvantage as a result of their service and, where appropriate, receive special treatment. I welcome this wholeheartedly

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Shop online and Help RAF Charities

easyfundraising. org.uk and easysearch are simple ways to use the search engine or shop online and raise money for good causes in the process. The RAF supports the three charities, The RAF Benevolent Fund, RAF Association and RAF Air Cadets (including Combined Cadets Force RAF Section) and Air Member for Personnel (AMP) is encouraging involvement in this initiative

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RAF Man Selected for GB Bobsleigh Squad

An airman from RAF Boulmer has been selected for the Great Britain Bobsleigh squad on the European and World stage this winter. Cpl Keith McLaughlin only became interested in the sport by chance when a work colleague who was attending trials for a novice camp at Cosford invited him along on the day. He said: "Its all about teamwork and very much like being on detachment – you live, sleep, eat and travel together

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Nick Clegg says 'Thank You' at RAF Waddington

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has visited RAF Waddington to welcome home and congratulate military personnel who have returned from operations over Libya at the end of the eight month campaign. In his address he said: "Your skill, your commitment and your bravery made the difference. You have saved countless lives and have performed magnificently in testing times

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Chris Evans' Mystery Guest is Wg Cdr Andy Turk

Wg Cdr Andy Turk who flew back into RAF Marham with other Tornado's of IX Sqn was on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show this morning as Chris' Mystery Guest. It was the fab photograph that appeared all over the media as the most wonderful welcome home anyone could receive from his two young sons that got him there. Andy said: "I didn't know it was going to happen, I thought they would be at school

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