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Leaving the army to do close protection.
I'm worried as OH has had a lightbulb moment and I'm quite worried. He wishes to take vol redundancy next week leave, then pay £5,000 for a course to do CP. we can't live off my wage - although I earn more than him I pay for everything pretty much he pays his PAX insurances, mortgage and the car (on finance) I'm worried CP…
Is the territorial army good pay while on training
Someone i know is in the territorial army and his girlfriend is always moaning that they have never got any money, Now i thought the pay is good when you go away training but i'm i correct thinking this.
Transfer from British Army to US Army?
Hey, I was just looking for some advice. I've searched for some basic information and I'm not getting much feed back, our dream now is to emigrate, ideally for secure reasons to transfer to US army. Is this possible? O/H been in infantry 12 years is a corporal with loads of operational tour experience (N.I, Iraq, Afghan…
Missing those on tour
My boyfriend has been in Afghan for just 3 and a half weeks now. His tour ends in April 2013. He was due to return for his R and R next month but it's been prospered until Feb 2013 :( Finding it difficult already and it's only been 3 and a half weeks!! How do you cope with ur partners/boyfriends being away??
Your Feedback Wanted
Please visit our website to complete our short poll on the education of Service children. We are submitting evidence to the Defence Select Committee Inquiry on educating the children of Service personnel. The survey (top right of page) closes on 28 January. https://www.nff.org.uk
Reclaim "military loading" on lifecover
Just come across this board, and have seen one or two posts about lifecover/critical illness, in case you are not aware, where the premiums are loaded due to posting/military occupation, 90% of this additional loading can be reclaimed through your payroll, this can be a substantial amount, having done one recently where…
TA & Enhanced Learning Credits
Thought I would post this question as genuinly need an answer ! as a former British Army TA Soldier of 6 years are we eligable to Enhanced Learning Credits
Moving to Cyprus
If anyone has recently lived or still living in Cyprus and willing to answer a few questions for me, I would greatly appreciate you reply so I can PM you. Thank you
Married accompanied drafts
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Please support The Military Wives Choir!
Did you see Gareth Malone's The Choir programme on BBC Two featuring Military Wives? It was a brilliant series, if you don't know it was about a group of military wives you came together to form a choir whilst their husbands were away fighting in Afghanistan. They performed in several locations including Sandhurst at the…
Army deducted £500 from tour bonus
My son was serving in Afghan earlier this year and was two weeks short of the end of the six month stint when I had a heart attack. The Army checked with the hospital about my condition, and the hospital suggested it was best if he came home. The Army laid on a chopper to bring him back from his base to Camp Bastion and…
Serviceman money problems-advice sought
Hi there, I am currently serving in the armed forces and have unfortunately managed to get myself into approx £6000 of debt. Unfortunately this debt is to people, not companies. It is getting to the stage now where the police are potentially getting involved, work are aware and it has the chance to ruin my career. If I was…
Advice needed - please don't judge x
Hey everyone, I've come here for some advice I have got to a point where I have honestly no one to turn to (civvie or military) I apologise in advance if its long. I'm ex armed forces and my partner is currently serving we have 1 child (17 months) we are not married but will be early next year. The problem is, I suffer…
NFF e-update: November/December 2012
Read the latest e-update from the NFF team: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/nov_de...pdate_live.pdf Highlights in this edition include: - A look at the issues affecting families - NFF talks to the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare & Veterans on behalf of Naval Service families - NFF office Christmas closure dates - New…
First Choice
Hi, Can anyone tell me if First Choice/Thompson give forces dicount? Thanks A
brother rejected by army-help please
My 17 year old brother has dreamed of joining the army for some time. He has been attending interviews and taking weekly fitness tests and absolutely loving it. The staff at the army careers office have been really encouraging. Now he has failed the medical. They said it was due to more than 1 instance of self harm and…
The Budget and AFF's reaction
AFF's view on the budget plus a BFBS report with AFF's reaction to the budget announcement. Visit http://www.aff.org.uk/top_stories.htm#budget for more info.
What to get him ?
Hi All My boyfriend is currently in Afghan for 7 months. His birthday is coming up next month and i'm looking for ideas of what i can send him? Valuable things i will keep until he gets home :)
Army housing help
Hi. My fianc! has just been offered a posting with the mpgs just it's further away than we hoped and he couldn't commute. I know once we get married we can get housed near the base but I currently have a council house and a 17 year old daughter who starts uni next September. She would be coming home in the holidays as uni…
Isap
I have heard good and bad things. Good it give you interest free loan to go towards your house deposit, bad things, my friend applied only having 4 years left to serve and has to pay back more than she bargained for as she was hoping to be signed on/promoted by now. Has anyone else applied for this and if so was it worth…

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