Wifinity Armed Forces Offers: eSIM for travel and deployment.

The current MOD offers from Wifinity include:

Low cost eSIM for deployment and travel - Wifinity | Explore our low cost eSIM plans

• Cheapest options on the market for MOD personnel and families going abroad
• 10% discount for MOD personnel and families using code HIVE10
• 20% discount for existing Wifinity customers. Customers can log into their ‘My Account’ to get their code

Hounds for Heroes latest newsletters are now available: 

Winter edition

Autumn 2025 edition

The Hounds for Heroes mission is to provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured or disabled service personnel and veterans, helping them to regain independence, confidence, and companionship.

To find out more about Hounds for Heroes please go to: Hounds for Heroes Assistance Dogs | Hounds for Heroes

Department for Work & Pensions Update

Do you know your State Pension age?

DWP is running a campaign to encourage everyone to check their State Pension age on GOV.UK.

Between April 2026 and March 2028, the State Pension age will gradually rise from 66 to 67, affecting those born on or after 6 April 1960.

Use the free State Pension age calculator on GOV.UK  to find your State Pension age — you just need your date of birth. You can also use the Check your State Pension forecast tool to see how much you might get and if you can increase it, for example, by filling any gaps in your record.

Remember, your State Pension doesn't start automatically. The Pension Service will write to you around four months before you reach State Pension age to invite you to apply.

Brunssum: Kings Camp 2026 Update

 

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BFBS -UK Armed Forces go head-to-head featuring Rocket League, F1 25 and League of Legend

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. Full listings can be found on our website

For full details and updated listings See Here 

Celebrating 30 Years of Army Welfare Service

On 01 April 2026, the Army Welfare Service (AWS) marked its 30th anniversary - three decades of dedicated support to soldiers, their families, and the wider Armed Forces community in the UK and overseas. Since its re‑rolling in 1996, AWS has grown into a dynamic organisation that unites Specialist Welfare, Community Support, and Business Support, bringing together civil servants and Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC) personnel under one mission: delivering exceptional welfare support to the Army family.

The AWS has its origins in the Families Housing and Welfare Service (FHWS), established in 1977 within the AGC. The first male SNCOs joined FHWS in 1993, and the service became the AWS on 1 April 1996. The introduction of civilian Army Welfare Workers (AWWs) in 1999 strengthened the civil–military partnership, while the 2001/02 Welfare Review shaped the modern structure recognised today.

Brunssum: New Job Vacancies at JFC Brunssum

 

Vacancies available:

• HIVE Information Support Officer - Closing date for applications is 12:00hrs Thursday 16th April 2026. Interviews will take place on 20th April 2026 and start date will be 18th May 2026.

• HR Administration Clerk - Closing date for applications is 12:00hrs Thursday 16th April 2026. Interviews will take place on 20th April 2026 and start date will be 15th Jun 2026.

Full job descriptions and application forms may be obtained by sending an email to CSOCIGDN-GSO-LECHRRecruitment@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Dual Accommodation Waiver – Information update on changes effective from 1 Apr 26

The Defence Accommodation Policy team have provided updated information on the Dual Accommodation Waiver (DAW) in line with changes that took effect from 1 Apr 2026.

Dual Accommodation Waiver applies to Service Personnel who live in SLA during the week as their Residence at Work Address and can also evidence a Privately Maintained Property, family home or formally retained Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in the UK.

The policy changes relate to timelines for claims, including backdating. This new information is available within the following Sway: Dual Accommodation Waiver Explained (Previously Extended SLA Waiver)

JSP references and key points of contact are included in the Sway for further enquiries, and HIVE can also be contacted for further information.

Brunssum: Warning Sirens - first Monday of the month

 

When are the public warning sirens tested?

All over the Netherlands, the public warning sirens are tested at exactly 12.00 noon on the first Monday of every month. The siren sounds for 1 minute and 26 seconds without interruption. This is a test signal so there is nothing to worry about. The sirens are never tested on a national or religious holiday or Remembrance Day, even if they fall on the first Monday in the month.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Temporary Closure and Scheduled Work for April

Closure Notice

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DIO(B) HELPDESK.

1. The DIO(B) Helpdesk will be closed from 03 April 2026 (Friday) to 06 April 2026 (Monday) in conjunction with Good Friday and Easter Holidays.

Normal operating Hours will be resume on 07 April 2026 (Tuesday).

2. During this closure period, Faults may be reported as follows:

a. Emergency Faults – Report to the respective duty officer at 8330220 / 8330230.

b. Routine Faults – Email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HELPDESK@mod.gov.uk .
Routine faults will be addressed once the helpdesk resumes operations.

DIO Scheduled Work for April

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.

To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.