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army pension amount at 55
can anyone give us an idea of what my partner's pension will jump to in two years time when he reaches 55? 22 yrs Army, W01 retired 1997, commuted the max. Thanks all.
Single War Pensioners and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but wondered how many others feel the same? I've been a War pensioner since 1993, over the years my injury has made things harder and harder and now I'm on a 60% WP, Unemployability Supp and about 6 other War Pension bits and pieces. My issues and concerns are as follows: 1. My War pension…
SFA rates 2011
Anyone know the new rates for this year starting in April?
PANIC!!! moving to cyprus in 6weeks
So hubby just called and said we will be in cyprus for 1st june. As you can imagine im flipping out! I cannot believe it. I knew were going but not this quick. I have passport forms, applied for a quater. But i need advice on packing.... how did u all organise between storage and taking? what would u take? what would u…
Rejected from Army
My daughter has just been told that she is not eligible for military service due to her medical history, she had taken 2 overdoses a couple of years ago and they have said she can appeal can anyone give me any advice of what she can do as this is something she has been working really hard at over the past 6 months to get…
Missed out on husband's lump sum Royal Navy widow .....
Hi. My step father served as a Chief Petty Officer in the navy & was there for approx 22 years. After his service he met my mum & they were married for 16 years. He died at 54 of throat cancer missing out on the lump sum he was expectiong when he was 55 ........ 10 years have now passed, My mum has never recieved this lump…
NFF e-update - March 2011
Read the latest e-update from the NFF team. Click here: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/eupdate_march_2011.pdf Highlights include: • An overview of NFF activities • Dates and details on the upcoming redundancies, including a compensation calculator • Information on a nationwide support programme for families of those…
Any hints on how to do a Presentation sales pitch
Son has to do a presentation sales pitch as part of his selection interview but we are not sure where to start. Bascially he has to say why you think he should be employed, and to focus on skills and qualifications and personal achievements that will stand him in good stead for a career in the corps. It says not to recite…
Lsap??
can anyone give me info on the money for a house the army lend you?? i think its LSAP or something. Just wana know how much and how long it takes and any restrictions etc Cheers
Forced to move blocks..Disturbance allowance entitlement?
Hi there. We are currently accommodated in slam grade 1 accommodation at a RAF base. Due to a influx of senior ranks moving over, we have been told we are to move out of our current blocks, so they can move in, by no later than 1st may, to be relocated in other, smaller slam accommodation. Firstly, we have been told we are…
MQ at RAF Coningsby
H2B and I have been offered MQ at Ashby De La Launde. I know its about 15 miles from Coningsby, and 12 miles from Lincoln, but other than a quick squint on google earth/street view, I don't know much else! Can anyone give me any info about what its like round about, what the MQ are like etc? Its our 1st MQ, so I am getting…
Medical Pension
Hi I am facing the possibilty of being medically discharged and wondered if anyone could give me an idea of how much to expect for a medical pension? I am a Petty Officer and will have served 18/19 years by the time i leave. Any help is appreciated to allow me to work out my future finances. Many thanks
Adjusting, Husband Coming Home
My husband is due home from Afghanistan next week. It was difficult when he first went, being on my own but I have adjusted quite well and have got quite used to him not being here. I want him home desperately, but at the same time, I'm apprehensive. Has anyone else suffered this.
Two RAF Tornado Squadrons To Go,Jobs Safe For The Moment.
And so it begins.. http://www.defencemanagement.com/news_story.asp?id=15638
Medal Framing and Court Mounting
Hi Having recently retired from the navy I want to get my medals framed in a presentation case and court mounted. Can anyone recommend any one who can do this within the Salisbury/Andover areas as I do not want to post my medals for fear of them getting lost in the post Cheers
Calling/texting fron the Falklands
Looks like I've got a free holiday to the Falklands coming up soon. I was wondering if anyone might know the cheapest way to call and particularly text back home? I remember O2 used to charge 2 text messages from abroad which came out of your allowance, so free if you were on unlimited texts, I don't think they do that…
Penpal anyone??
Hiya, not sure if this is the right place to post this but I would love to be a penpal/friend to a male soldier(s) who are currently serving abroad. If anyone knows how i can go about doing this please let me know. Thx Emma x;)
Is it worth holding out until 8 year lump sum?
I saw an interesting topic the other day but couldn't get my head around it, I'm hoping some financially savvy could work it out for me :p At the moment, at my 6 year point I am entitled to £5000 and £7500 at the 8 year point. OR I can take £15000 at the 8 year point. This is taxable though, and my earnings at the 6 year…
Renting property to MOD
Hi there Does anyone know the name/contact for the Agency that will take on civillian property and let it to service families where married quarters are in short supply? Thanks
Military tax advice – do I need a specialist accountant?

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