Your questions to the head of the army

As an independent charity, AFF exists to represent your views and present your evidence to the chain of command and decision makers, to help improve your quality of life as an army family. In the last edition...

Service children invited to rise to the challenge

Are you ready for the 2023 Annington Challenge? Last year’s events had record numbers of children and young people from service families taking part – and it proved to be the highlight of their summer. For t...

How is the army shaping up for the future?

Society has changed and it’s no surprise that army families have too. So are MOD policies keeping pace with how we want to live and work today? Jill Misson reports… In 2019 the MOD commissioned an independen...

Plan for your forces finish line

When leaving the army, final moves are not generally paid for at public expense, so you’ll need to factor this in before moving to civvy street. One exception to this is the Final Tour of Duty (FTOD) allowan...

Equine healing power for army spouse

Stephanie Quintrell, an army spouse living with a disability, tells us why being around horses has been hugely positive for her health… For my tenth birthday, my parents treated me to a riding lesson and I b...

Taking the reins in the garrison

The team at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club runs its livery and riding centre, providing a focal point for the service community and beyond. “From our summer camps, stable stars and pony rides through to show...

Saddle club support in Cyprus

Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus. It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...