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Single person occupancy - backdated invoice from 2009
Hi, I have just seen another thread about single occupancy when a partner is in the army but my query is slightly different as it is about an invoice i received asking me to pay back my single occupancy discount from when i moved into my flat in April 2009. I am currently on maternity leave and am due to be married next…
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Akrotiri Pay As You Dine
Am currently on a 3 month detachment at RAF Akrotiri, its a really expensive place even though am getting LOA and LSA although the mess is cheap sometimes due to work commitments i sometimes miss the mess which means i have to go to one of the takeaways on camp which usually costs 6 - 12 euro depending on what i get where…
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Single persons occupancy?
Hello I think this may be the best place to post this.:) Me and my partner are buying our first home together, we move in on the 29th so I'm busy setting up the utilities etc. I have called my council today and they said I can't get a single persons allowance although my partners main residence is in the Army, and he pays…
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The AFF Roadshows - SAYING IT AS IT IS TOUR
AFF gives families and Service personnel the chance to say it how it is at our autumn roadshows. AFF knows that families and soldiers are feeling the pressure as redundancy announcements, pay freezes and allowance cuts take their toll on family morale. We invite all families to come along to their nearest roadshows to make…
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HAVE YOU COMPLETED OUR SURVEY? 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 Royal Marines families and is actively involved to make sure that the opinions of families are considered. We are running a short survey on our website:…
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Forces Kit List - Help
Hi All, I'm joining the Forces in a couple of months and have been given a rather comprehensive kit list... The whole lot will quite easily cost between £200 and £250 (maybe £300 if I bought decent stuff!). So, I'm wondering if all you MSEs could help me find some bargains? A portable vaccum (this is not on the list, but I…
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Defence Announcement - 18th July 2011
AFF is interested to hear your views on the announcement. Please click here to have your say! - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AFF_Feedback It's anonymous, you will not be asked for any personal details. Thank you!
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Naval Families Federation - July e-update
Click here to view July’s e-update from the Naval Families Federation. This update provides a short, snappy roundup of NFF activities, as well as news affecting the Naval Service community. Highlights in this edition include: • A brief summary of NFF activities, including the events we are attending over the summer –…
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Please help...quick vote on Facebook needed to help a forces school
I've seen a couple of postings on Facebook asking for help and Le Cateau school in Catterick have been lucky enough to get into the final of a playground makeover competition. They're lagging behind and need YOUR help. You just need to click like in the group and then like on the photo....they can win this, but they need…
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Royal Engineers
Hope this ok to post here. My DD1's BF is joining up at the end of the year.They have been together for a year [she is 17 & he is 23] She is worried he will be posted away as soon as basic training is completed. How likely is this? He seems to think there is a choice of what he can do once BT is finished, humanitarian…
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Safeguarding Army Housing
46,000 Army families live in Service Family Accommodation (SFA). We need families and Service personnel to help us to provide evidence on the importance of SFA. To take the survey and have a chance of winning tickets to Alton Towers Resort click here. The survey is confidential and anonymous. The New Employment Model (NEM)…