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Thomson/First Choice
Hi Does anyone know if Thomson/First Choice offer an Armed Forces Discount? If so where do I find it ? Thanks
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Leaving soon - What can I do?
Hi all, I need some advice / assistance with the situation I'm in. I'm due to be medically discharged (more than likely as I have already been to board once) from the Navy this October. My condition means I constantly get spasms in my back and on some days I struggle even getting out of bed for a wash in the morning. I…
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Royal Navy Pension
Hi I served in the RN from 1971 - 1980 and will be 60 in November. Could someone give me details who to contact to find out about my pension. I don't know if HMS Centurion are still doing it or some place in Glasgow. Thanks
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Army won't pay?
My son in law joined the army in September 2000, and served until July 2014 when he left voluntarily. He tells me is entitled to a payment what is known in the army as twelve years money. I'm not sure what this money is, but I think it is half pension. Anyway, since leaving the army, they have been avoiding paying out this…
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NFF e-update: July 2014
Read the latest update from the NFF: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/july_2014_eupdate_live.pdf Highlights in this edition include: - NFF Chair at the Armed Forces Community Reception - Prime Minister's Cabinet Reshuffle and What it Means for Defence - Summer Homeport: Includes our annual summary of activity - New Employment…
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hm forces recovery of package accounts
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Bankruptcy
I was wondering if anyone still serving as filed for bankruptcy? We are looking to wipe the slate clean, Its a it more than that but we have seven years left in the forces. and so what not be looking for house until after that period. Do the MOD have to know about it etc etc? I am looking for anyone with experience in it.…
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Overseas draft help please!
Hello! My husband is being drafted to Holland next year, and I'll be accompanying him. I currently work for a local council, who let me work from home after we recently moved away into sfa. I'd ideally like to keep the job when we move, and can't see any practical issues with this as long as internet speeds are similar to…
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Redundancy
My husband is in this tranche. He is desperate for redundancy. He has applied for it. Am terrified he is not going to get it because he is going to be a grumpy Gonz if he doesn't. Anyone else up for it?
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Florida Theme Parks
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Freebies on Deployment
Good morning all, This is my first post on MSE so please go easy on me. I was wondering if anyone on here had previously wrote to or emailed any companies/brands that are renowned for being generous towards British forces units on deployments overseas? For example, last year one of the lads onboard emailed Nando's asking…
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NFF e-update: June 2014
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF! Highlights in this edition include: * Summer Homeport Out Now: Including our annual summary of activity * The New Employment Model (NEM): Roadshows * Money Saving App: Defence Discount Service * First Tri-Service Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey * New Channel: Forces TV…
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Tax free iCandy pushchairs to Germany?
Hi, Does anyone know any companies that do Tax-Free sales of iCandy pushchairs to BFPO addresses or German addresses for Armed Forces? regards Andy
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Naval Families Federation: May 2014 e-update
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF. Highlights in this edition include...* NFF Armed Forces Covenant Co-ordinators on Facebook * A Year in the Life of the NFF * Pay Award 2014: Your Feedback Wanted * Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2014 Report * SFA National Housing Contract Awarded * New Royal Navy…
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Bank Account Facilities Reclaim
Hi; I've just spoken with an old colleague who has told me he is in touch with someone who can reclaim for car insurances, phone insurances, holiday insurances, breakdown cover etc all the things sold to us as part of our bank accounts. As far as i know, this is only for the UK Armed Forces. This guy will take 30% of the…
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Maximum retirement age for a colonel?
I know it's not the right forum but please bear with me. I am writing a book, with a retired SAS Lt. Colonel as one the the characters. He joined young and remained in until he retired. I've googled but can't get a straight answer. It seems to be 20 - 22 years for a rating and 30 years for officers? TIA
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Water meter
Has anyone received a letter regarding the installation of a water meter in MOD property?, are they compulsory? can you say "no"?.
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Mortgages
Does anyone know if people in the forces are able to rent their house under a normal mortgage or have to swap to a buy to let? My circumstances have changed and now want to rent my house out (not posted anywhere near it).
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Naval Families Federation: April 2014 e-update
Hello, Welcome to the latest e-update from the Naval Families Federation. As we had a marching break and did not send an e-update in March, we have ensured that this month’s edition is packed full of news and information. Here we go… Click here to read the update: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/april_...date_live_.pdf…
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Pension Transfer from RAF to Police.
Hi all. I've had a look through a few on-line forums to find an answer to my question, but to no avail; so I wonder if anyone reading this may have the answer. I served in the RAF Regiment in the mid to late 80's for a total of 1717 days; I then joined the Metropolitan Police in February 1990. My question is this; how many…
