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Charity marching to success

Give Us Time, a small tri-service charity supporting forces families with much-needed respite breaks, is celebrating its best year yet, having helpe...

Bra allowance

Did you know that eligible service personnel can claim up to £50 a year towards sports bras? This can be claimed via JPA under My Expenses. It’s a ...

Global Health Insurance cards change

AFF’s overseas team spotted a trend in forces personnel assigned overseas reporting difficulties fulfilling the UK residency rules when applying for...

Singing loud and proud

‘Not Forgotten’ is a new single performed by Matt Goss in collaboration with The Not Forgotten military charity. Released this spring in commemorati...

Apply for ETA to travel to UK

All visitors to the UK who previously did not need a visa to visit for six months or less, will now have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisa...

Overseas housing pilot

A pilot scheme launched in January last year has helped couples in long-term relationships access SFA in the Falkland Islands and Cyprus. Accommoda...

Pathways into employment

The Forces Employment Charity has unveiled a series of opportunities to help military communities find pathways into new careers. The charity is of...

VE Day 80 celebrations

The nation is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8 with parades, street parties and acts of remembrance. On Bank Holiday Monda...

Running to support military children

Around 300 people recently attended a Tidworth 10k and family fun run, raising funds for Little Troopers, the military children’s charity. Held in A...