Early exit?
AFF is regularly contacted by families whose soldier is being medically discharged and, in most cases, this may be unexpected and happen relatively quickly.
Unlike transitioning to civvy street at the end of s...
Setting the standard
How does a university ensure it involves and supports its local military population? Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is a shining example.
During the summer, it opened its Centre for Military Research, Educa...
Horticulture for health
Charity HighGround aims to improve the wellbeing and employment prospects of injured serving personnel and veterans by delivering horticultural therapy at DMRC Stanford Hall.
They also provide support to help ...
Find your growth mindset
Whether you’ve got a garden, back yard, shared space or a balcony, getting outside in the fresh air and connecting with nature gives you a boost and can improve health and wellbeing.
AFF’s green-fingered Regio...
Show your creative side
Reading Force, which encourages military families to share books together, is asking families to put pen to paper and write their own stories as part of a competition.
Members of military families of all ages ...
Moving money
So, you’ve made the decision to move to your own home but how does this affect your allowances? Here are some of your most commonly asked questions…
Do I get removals and Disturbance Expense (DE)?
Generally, ...
Tales of the unexpected
A blog from Army&You’s winter 2021 edition by By Emma Disney, @secretbattlesofamilitarywife
As military spouses it’s safe to say that most of us have heard of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I was pr...
Brecon bound? Cymru courses calling…
If you secure a posting to Wales, you might find it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill or take a course.
The NPTC Group offers opportunities across the country, with colleges in Brecon, Afan, Newtown and ...
#OurArmyFamily – Rosie and Josh
Rosie & Josh have been together for ten years and married since 2017. Josh started at Sandhurst when the couple had been going out for just seven months, so the army has pretty much always been a part of th...
Service with a smile
A day at school need not be all about sitting behind a desk – there’s the chance for pupils to get active, bust some military myths and maximise their potential with a visit from one of the army engagement team...