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Archives for June 2011

Posted to Las Vegas
Hello Everyone Ive just found out my husband has been posted to Las Vegas:j. Were off in Sept:eek:. It will be my husband, me, DS 10 and DD 8. Dont know where to start. Any and all advice welcome.
Annual Leave
Hi I am currently serving in the RAF and have been told that you have to use all your leave this year, and you can't carry any days over for next year. My section already has a leave ban inplace for August and October and with all the current operations going on theres no way am gonna be able to take it all. Does anybody…
Can they kick me out
Without sounding like a welfare case, I have suddenly found myself in this predicament: Just recieved a letter from DE saying that I have to vacate within 4 weeks?? Apparently Due to being posted to a specialist unit in Dec I lost my entitlement to stay at my current location. Ok fair one but I have a few points. 1. Can…
BBC2 Want to hear from families
BBC 2 television programme, The Daily Politics, is looking to speak to a Naval Service family member about life in the Service community and the current challenges for families caused by budget cuts, redundancies and a high operational tempo. They are looking to film over the next few days and will travel to the family. If…
Contacting the AFF (for housing issues)
What is the quickest way to get in touch with Ali Willis at AFF. The number on the website is continually engaged. Thank you :)
Free 1st Class upgrade on Virgin this Sat
http://mediaroom.virgintrains.co.uk/2011/06/virgin-trains-offers-complimentary.html
Germany?
Hi, Thought someone here might be able to answer a few questions about Germany. DH wants to transfer out there so that we can make extra money to pay off our debts, and also because he hates his job here...however i've heard conflicting stories about extra pay out there, dh assures me it is £500+ extra a month (we have 3…
The Future of Accommodation for Service Families
The Future of Accommodation for Service Families As part of a wider study, the MOD is looking into the future of accommodation for Service personnel and families. The NFF is the representative body for Royal Naval and Royall Marines families and we will be actively involved to make sure that the opinions of families are…
Recorded BFPO mail has gone missing. Who do I contact please?
Hello Some mail, that was ordered online and sent recorded delivery, has been signed for at the BFPO sorting office but hasn't made it to me. Who do I contact to find out where it is. It has been 7 weeks since it was signed for and I have all the tracking information. Thanks in advance :)
Need help to move in with my boyfriend in the army!
My boyfriend wants to move in with me and my 1 year old son. We plan to get married and apply for army accommodation, but need to do this first as I understand the waiting list can be quite long and he will need to move in with us here while we wait even after we are married. He would only be with us at weekends and would…
tickets for troops
:jI havent seen anyone post this before but troops can apply for free tickets on http://www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk/ they ask for donations to keep site going, really worth signing up, over passed year my hubby and i have been to a show, 2x rugby games, and have tickets for cinema next month, for probably half the RRP.:j…
Pension... Main Income...? Nat Ins...?
Hey, I'm due out of the HM Forces next friday and just got a couple of quick questions...? I don't have a job yet, so my monthly pension will be my income for the moment.... Do I pay Nat Ins on the pension? When I do start work again, what happens about my pension? Do I start paying Nat Ins again on it? I've heard your…
Microsoft Office 2010 Discount for UK Armed Forces
I hope someone on here may be able to help. There was a discount available for Microsoft Office Software for members of the UK Armed Forces but I can't seem to find it. Is there one running currently as it appears to be only for US Forces. Many thanks!
Free Crown Carvery for members of the Armed Forces
Hi folks, Just a heads up about restaurant offer coming up from Mon 20 - Sat 25 June - a free Crown Carvery (worth £3.69) for members of the Armed Forces past and present. Just print out a voucher and show your ID or Veteran's badge to get the freebie. Full info here:…
Penfriends
Hi Martin, How do I go about finding penfriends in The British Armed Forces that won't charge me? Thank you Stephanie
Package for brother in afghan
Hi all my younger brother has been in Afghanistan for a couple of months and has a way to go before he is home. My dad has asked me to send him a 'package' so he knows we are thinking of him. My dad included biscuits and magazines in his. I could send more of the same but hoping someone could help me think of something…
Continuity of Education Allowance Announcement
AFF is expecting an announcement on the results of the Ministerial Review into Continuity of Education Allowance next week. Sign up to the AFF Newsletter and we will email you with the results - Join our email list.
Help for DD while Dh away ?
Hi, My Dh is away on tour at the mo, he left beginning of april is due 2 weeks R&R end of july then is away again till end of october. This is his 3rd tour since my DD1 was born, she didn't really know what was going on the last 2 times he went, but she is 5 now and really misses him, we are doing the usual letters and…
Travel insurance while posted abroad
We took out travel insurance by upgrading our bank account last year (after the volcano etc) mainly to cover our flights whilst travelling back to the UK to make sure we were covered for any cancellations or loss of luggage etc. We are in Cyprus and are considering a trip to the North, so I rang the insurance to check that…

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