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Force Protection has evolved. The RAF Police now comes under Air Security Force and the RAF Regiment now comes under Combat and Readiness Force. Why were the changes needed, what does it mean for personnel, and how will these two forces fit into the new RAF powerhouse that is Global Enablement? InsideAIR spoke with Air Commodore Jamie Thompson to find the answers. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Former combat helicopter pilot and Squadron Leader, Sarah Furness, has translated the lessons she learned under fire into military-grade mindfulness strategies for improved self-leadership. Sarah explains that performing under pressure isn't an instinct, it's a skill, and we can train our minds to cope in stressful situations at home, at work or at war. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

As InsideAIR reaches its second birthday, we asked our correspondent AS1 Emma Kirwan to tell us your top ten favourite episodes of 2022 based on number of downloads in the first seven-days from release. There's a real variety of stories and one or two surprises too. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Home nation involvement on the pitch may have come to an end on Saturday, when England followed Wales to the departure gate at Doha Airport, but the UK still has a significant part to play in this year's FIFA World Cup. RAF Coningsby based 12 Squadron are working alongside their Qatari collegues in support of air security operations as part of the massive global event. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Parenting can be a challenge at the best of times, but what's it like to become a parent whilst serving in the RAF? Flt Lt Amy Casey talks to Adrienne Burgess, joint CEO & Head of Research at The Fatherhood Institute, and Wing Cdr David Lewis, SO1 Employment Policy, about the challenges of becoming a parent and what support the RAF offers to new parents and their partners. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

RAF Astra is all about delivering the Next Generation Royal Air Force. This week on InsideAIR, we go backstage at the Astra Awards to meet the inspirational people bringing innovative ideas to life. From using Virtual Reality for training to providing dog fostering services for deployed personnel, the Awards celebrate the achievements of the whole force and the impact they're having on operations in the UK and overseas. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

On Remembrance Day in the UK, serving personnel and veterans might reflect on their time on operations, but is it any different for RAF aviators who are on ops right now? Our guest correspondent Flight Lieutenant Chris Warr spoke to members of 83 Expeditionary Air Group (EAG) in the Middle East to find out. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

The RAF Police's Project Blueprint uses mobile tech to rapidly respond to any situation, streamline admin processes, go paperless and help secure better outcomes for victims of crime. InsideAIR found out how Blueprint works and the difference it's making. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Exercises are crucial to ensuring combat readiness and strengthening relationships between partner and allied nations. Last month 6 Squadron, a frontline Typhoon squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth, and an RAF Brize Norton based Voyager aircraft from 101 Squadron, flew to Australia's Northern Territory to participate in Exercise PITCH BLACK. Our correspondent AS1 Victoria Andrews was on the detachment and brings you this report. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

It is with great sadness that we bring to you this very special episode of InsideAIR, to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away on the 8th September 2022. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Music by RAF Music Services.