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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
Guidance and forms for claiming or renewing tax credits. Including childcare costs, payment dates, leaving or coming to the UK, overpayments and reporting changes.
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
Information on requesting records of deceased service personnel.
Royal Air Force participates in operation targeting Houthi military facilities in Yemen.
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Application form for veterans, and their families to apply for military campaign medals.
Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) which include overarching documents, Regulatory Articles (RA) and manuals.
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