When it comes to army life: expect the unexpected

Army life may not always go to plan, but with the right support it’s possible to get back on track. Jill Misson reports… Army families learn to manage their expectations. Events are pencilled in with cautiou...

Road to recovery – useful links

Support is available for spouses of soldiers who are personnel on recovery duty (PRD). Here are some organisations who can help…   The Ripple Pond - peer support service and will connect you with a network o...

Reading Force adult book clubs

As regular Army&You readers will know, Reading Force Book Clubs are a fantastic way to have fun, but did you know that the charity runs adult groups too? You might be a bookworm, a first-time book clubbe...

Blog: Degree of ambition for army spouse

A blog from Army&You’s spring 2023 edition by Scarlett Macfarlane In 2010, I was 20, newly married, and getting ready to join my husband who was stationed in Germany. To say I was nervous would be an und...

Give your career a boost with Forces Families Jobs

A great way to take your career to the next level is to give your skills and earning potential a boost by doing a training course. You might want to brush up in IT, get yourself back up to speed after a caree...

Military spouse careers, sector in focus: Hospitality

Hospitality offers a huge range of job opportunities, from bar work and waiting on, event planning to chef or hotel manager. If you’re passionate about customer service and love working with people, hospitali...

All about military allowances

Military allowances are there to offset extra expenses related to service life so it pays to make sure you’re claiming what you’re entitled to. Home-owners If you’re moving into your own home, you may be ab...

Top tips for cash control

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service The price of everyday essentials is going up, and inflation and interest rate rises mean your money might not stretch as far as it used to. The government’s Money and...

State benefits: What are army families entitled to?

We have been hearing from many of you about how the rising cost of living is affecting your household finances. If you’re wondering what support is available, it may be worth looking into whether you’re entit...