A new MOD policy giving guidance to Service personnel and their families on considering and preparing for an overseas posting has been published today on Gov.uk at this link: Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments - GOV.UK.
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Little Troopers All Together Online – Wednesday 18th February
All Together Online this Wednesday (18th) in half term! Little Troopers hope lots of little troopers can join Space Detectives at 11am for an In the Night Sky Workshop.
Book your free place via Little Troopers Page Events Archive - Little Troopers
Kids Eat Free or for £1 February Half Term 2026
To find places that are offering the Kids Eat Free (or for £1) deal over February Half Term 2026, then visit: https://
DMWS Bereavement Support
You don’t have to go through grief alone.
If you have lost a loved one in the Armed Forces in service or due to service related reasons, we are here for you.
DMWS are working alongside Scotty's Little Soldiers, Cruse Bereavement Support, Cruse Scotland, and The Poppy Factory to help those who may need support and advice after the loss of a loved one in service or for service related reasons.
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Army Welfare Service (AWS) Specialist Welfare referral form
The Army Welfare Service (AWS) has launched the new Specialist Welfare (SW) referral Microsoft Form, which is now the standard method for submitting all SW referrals.
Episkopi: Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
On this occasion the RBL Limassol Branch are going to sponsor 30 breakfasts up to the value of 10 euro.
To be eligible you must:
A) Be a current or former member of the Armed Forces or spouse thereof and
B) Book with the AFVBC by Thursday 5 March.
Booking in advance is essential as places are limited and the 3 Keys must be given numbers in advance.
Those that have booked the free breakfast should obtain a token to be issued on the day, to be used as payment when ordering breakfast. Additional items such as tea/coffee are not included.
If not already a member.
Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/groups/afvbc.episkopi/ or Email:episkopi.afvbc@gmail.com
Nexus/The Children’s Society: Young carers in the Armed Forces latest newsletter
Nexus is a three-year project funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. The project aims to improve support, resources and access to services for young carers within armed forces families.
Electoral Commission: Guidance and key dates for registering to vote in elections on 7 May
The Electoral Commission has published key dates for voters ahead of the UK-wide elections on 7 May.
Please go to Key dates for voters in 2026 | Electoral Commission, where information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be selected. Deadlines start from 20 Apr 2026.
There is also information available for the Armed Forces and their spouses/partners on registering to vote at Voting as a member of the armed forces | Electoral Commission and also on Gov.uk at: Register to vote (armed forces) - GOV.UK. These webpages include options to vote by proxy or post.
BFBS’ Award-Winning Sitrep Podcast Live from Munich Security Conference
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