A Word From - Army&You

Career challenges

A word from Employment & Training Specialist, Lucy Ritchie AFF is very aware of the challenges that face army spouses and partners in finding t...

Family support is vital

As Policy & Research Director Michelle leaves AFF after 10 years, she reflects on the importance of support for families during time apart... T...

A word from: AFF Chief Exec Collette Musgrave

Here at AFF this summer we’re focusing on the changes that you have to deal with as you move through army life. We’re all used to change – both in o...

A word from: AFF Policy & Research Director Michelle Alston on the challenges of the climbing cost of living

AFF has been gathering your evidence about the specific cost of living challenges you’re facing due to the nature of service life. For families liv...

A Word From: Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff

‘The wellbeing and happiness of service families is fundamental to the health of the army as a whole’ We’re pleased to share a message from the new...

A word from: AFF chief exec Collette Musgrave on spousal employment

We've been hearing for a long time about the employment challenges that army spouses and partners face. We’re all familiar with frequent moves and t...

What are army families missing when they move overseas?

A word from...AFF policy & Research Director, Michelle Alston All army families face challenges when moving – not just with housing, but also f...

The home front

A WORD FROM... COLLETTE MUSGRAVE, AFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE Our winter issue focuses on your home, as housing continues to be the subject that you raise mo...

Championing your cause

The new UK armed forces families’ strategy is due to be published soon by the Ministry of Defence. It’s been several years since the MOD last looked a...

All families, everywhere

At AFF we support all types of army family and their individual needs, whether they are in a long-term relationship, living apart, a dual-serving coup...