Women first at annual conference

ARE you part of a dual serving family or interested in hearing how female soldiers can maximise their potential in the Army? The Army Servicewomen’s Network, which seeks to support, inspire and develop Army ...

Street dance success

Being part of an Army family has its challenges and, alongside joining a new school, one of the biggest is continuing hobbies. One mum tells us how her children find their fun on the dancefloor… HAVING...

Kids compete at squash contest

CHILDREN from across Colchester came together for a squash competition on Colchester Garrison’s courts. The Roman Cup saw 70 year three and four youngsters from nine primary schools compete at the Corporal B...

How to get out of a rut

IF YOU have seen Spectre, you’ll know that when James Bond wants something, he gets it. Not by asking politely, waiting his turn, trusting in fate, thinking it will just happen next year… No, 007 doesn’t just g...

A postcard from… Paderborn

Victoria, Tom and Digby tell us about their Army life in Paderborn, Germany... How long have you been an Army family? Six years. Time in Germany: Three-and-a-half years. What's your quarter like? The...

Aftershock

In his acclaimed book Aftershock, journalist Matthew Green tells the story of life after combat. he spoke to many families about their experiences and here he shares extracts from his interviews… WHILE man...

Dream break for military families

ARMED Forces charity Give Us Time treated 97 military personnel and their families to an all-expenses paid holiday in Bulgaria. The trip to the Balkan Jewel Resort was the second organised by the group, whi...

Contract concessions

BEING part of a community known for faithfully following the flag, British military families are well-versed in shipping themselves and their lives wherever in the world they are needed. Sitting alongside each...

New beginnings

Army spouse Nikki Durnell hated running – until a life-changing event gave her a reason to get fit. Two years on, she’s about to take on the London Marathon... THE me of two years ago would have spat out...

Our Army Family: Spring 2016

Whether married or single, parent, partner, cousin or child of a soldier, we want you to tell us all about your Army family. Follow our hashtag #OurArmyFamily on Twitter and Instagram for more stories… ...