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Wear Your Uniform with Pride

To support of a stronger public profile for the RAF, the Air Force Board Standing Committee (AFBSC) has directed a series of changes to the routine wearing of RAF uniform. These changes came into effect on 1 Oct 08.

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Last Chance to Register to Vote

Members of the RAF are being reminded to make sure they register to vote this autumn through a joint campaign by the Electoral Commission and the MOD. With two planned elections next year and the possibility of a General Election being called at any time, the campaign urges personnel to register now to make sure that they don’t miss out on their right to vote.

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Shakeup at the Ministry

In Gordon Brown's reshuffle the Rt Hon John Hutton MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence . Quentin Davies MP becomes the new Minister for Defence Equipment Support and Kevan Jones MP becomes Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Veterans. The Rt Hon Baroness Taylor takes up a brand new appointment.

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Don't Lose Your Voice

In October and November hundreds of thousands of forms will be despatched to members of the armed forces as part of a campaign to get RAF personnel and their families on the electoral register. Take action now to secure your vote..

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Relocation Leave Increased for those Moving Station and Accommodation

In recognition of the domestic upheaval that can occur on postings that incur a domestic move, Tri-Service agreement has been reached on a framework for revising Relocation Leave (RL) provision. With effect from 28 Jul 08, RAF personnel who change station and accommodation location will be entitled to a norm of 5 working days’ RL.

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The Nation's Commitment. The Service Command Paper is Published

The Nation's Commitment: Cross-Government Support to our Armed Forces, their Families and Veterans has today been published by the Government. Dawn McCafferty, Chairman of the RAF Families Federation said, "Whilst there remains much to be done, there is no doubt that this study has put the Armed Forces, their families and the veteran community high on the political agneda".

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