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Living In Accom Charges - single
I currently live in the Mess during the week and go home to my own property at weekends. I am single and pay for the accommodation, whereas married unaccompanied dont.... why the difference? Its PAYD so thats not an issue. Cheers
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SFA grades
Hi I was wondering if anyone knows if you can find out SFA grades before applying? We have lived in Scotland for 7 uears and moving to Portsmouth in a few months and just trying to get info before applying fur a house (we have to wait for official draft anyway) as the new job is a big drop in pay SFA charges are going to…
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Military Personnel
In my opinion, all military personnel are heros and a lot more should be done to reward them for their hard work and courage. Lets not forget that ultimately military personnel sign over their lives for our freedom.
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Son leaving army
Hi. I had a call from my 21 year old son last night saying that he has given notice to leave the army!! Although I am pleased, I am also a bit worried what he will do work wise. What jobs are suitable for ex army??
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VETERANS BADGE- how to complete
Please can someone explain how I fill in the RTF for the Veterans badge. I am totally confused by the number of boxes and do not know whether to use the large spaces or the little ones. Thanks SS
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Council Tax discount?
I am in the RAF and own a house with my girlfriend (who is also in). She lives in the house and I, now, live in the Mess on my new station 200+ miles away. I only manage to get home 2-3 wknds a month and the mess is classed as my primary residence by the RAF (well it is on JPA). My question is, can we get a council tax…
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Naval Families Federation: October 2013 e-update
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF team Highlights in this edition include: • NFF and Aggie Weston’s Notification: Castaway House has been experiencing serious server issues, as such we have had no or limited email and internet access between 10 – 23 October • NFF News: Celebrating our 10th anniversary • New…
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Unfair charges, Food and Accommodation
Serving at a location which is not pay as you dine. I am being charged food and accommodation. The accommodation charge is fine and fully agree with that. However as part of my duties I daily visit locations that are not military during the day, not arriving back till late at night. So therefore I dont have lunch, and a…
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Possible Medical Discharge Advice
Hi there, I have been in the Army for 4 years this coming January and for the last year and a half I have been on physio for compartment syndrome which is due to my bio mechanics in my legs and the way which I am shaped. I have been to the doctors recently who wanted me to do a 3.2km tab with 15kg 2 days in a row to become…
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Married Quarter Increase in Charges 2015???
Afternoon i have heard separate rumours that in 2015 Married Quarter charges will increase by 60% depending on the area you live in? so if you live in a 3 bed house where the rental market says its £750 a month to live in that house you will be charged 60% of that? Any one know if this is coming in or is it yet another…
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Tax refund on travel expenses & mess dress?
Just read this, anyone have any further info? Don't fancy lining their pockets if it's something I could easily do myself! MOD Tax Refunds Don't let the taxman hold your money hostage If you drive your own vehicle to base and have been posted to different bases, there’s a good chance the taxman owes you a £2,500 refund. As…
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British Legion help needed please.
Hubby got medically discharged recently and TPTB lost all his paperwork which they eventually found but now we are having trouble sorting the appeal process. Hubby is being treated for PTSD and I am trying to run a job (PT) and four kids. We have been told that the BL would help us go through it and to be honest when I…
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Help required with Vodafone Germany
Help required with Vodafone Germany - I am a serving British soldier and returned from Germany in Apr 2013. During my time in Germany I had 2 mobile phones with 2 years contract for my self and my wife, the Vodafone shop in Mönchengladbach informed us at the start of our contract that if we where posted early the contracts…
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RAF Waddington?
This is a really really long shot! I've been up to RAF Waddington for the weekend to see my sons Godfather. Unfortunately on Saturday my son left his scruffy looking yellow (grey) teddy bear in the park (The one nearest the front gate). When we realised it was there we went back but it had gone. I have been round and round…
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Leaving the forces
Well, I have finally made a decision and have decided it will soon be time to leave the forces. By the time I leave I would have completed 24 years, nearly 25, but I can't see the benefits of staying in to complete LOS30. The pension is likely to change, and probably not for the better as of 2015, so I have made a decision…
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Naval Families Federation: September e-update
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF team: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/septem...pdate_live.pdf Highlights in this edition include: NFF team update New Autumn Homeport OUT NOW NFF Website Poll: The Armed Forces Covenant BREAKING NEWS: Charges for Damages to Service Family Accommodation: New Process New…
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What do the RAF look for when doing a credit check?
My boyfriend is currently going through the selection process from RAF Fireman, he is concerned about the credit check. Although he has never defaulted on a payment, or has a huge amount of debt he has two credit cards, a loan for his car and an overdraft which means he only has a credit score of about 650 and his over all…
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02 Phones refresh, 30% Discount for Forces
Hi, does anyone know about this? some say use i.d. or Forces discount card instore, but 02 mention you need a code?? so just seeing if any forces/ex forces have used this offer, it is legit as I have asked 02, Thanks for any help/info...;)
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Best phone deals?
Who provides the best deals on mobile contracts? I know o2 give you £75 off your first bill when you take out a new contract (this includes family members and usually has to be done within a couple of weeks) but I have heard that vodafone give 20% off to serving soldier and up to 5 family members on EVERY monthly bill.…
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Naval Families Federation: August e-update
Click here to read the latest e-update from the NFF team. Highlights in this edition include: * NFF Website Poll: YOUR views wanted on the Armed Forces Covenant * New Autumn Homeport * Term-Time Holidays and Post Operational Tour Leave * Tax Relief for Laundry Expenses * British Forces Postal Office (BFPO) Service Will…