Opportunities or obstacles?
One positive of COVID-19 is that more people have been able to work from home, which is a real bonus for mobile army families. Whilst this means that there’s a greater chance of keeping hold of your job when po...
A class apart
Not everyone understands army family life and it’s not easy to explain to your civilian friends what it’s really like. In school, you might be feeling a bit low because one of your parents is away on exercise, ...
Coming of age
Growing up in an army family is ever-changing, challenging and often difficult to navigate, but it’s also character-building and can help develop a unique set of skills. So what is military life like for teenag...
Enter our Autumn 2021 giveaways
We have sourced some gorgeous giveaways for this autumn’s Army&You. If you’re a British army family, regular or reserve, click here to open the entry form. Choose as many giveaways as you would like to ente...
Story challenge for children
Charity Little Troopers has launched a national story writing competition for military children on the theme of ‘my military life’.
Children aged eight to 14 are being asked to write a story that relates to th...
Remembrance tools for teachers
Teachers and parents can help children and teenagers understand the importance of Remembrance by using a new range of free resources which has been launched by the Royal British Legion and National Literacy Tru...
Digital dossier
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, launched the eRedbook for families in Cyprus in 2019 and continues to encourage all expectant parents and those with children under five to download, register and use it as thei...
#OurArmyFamily – the Russell family
Meet the Russell family: Tony (serving soldier), Alison and their five children Charlie (22), Bethany (20), Liam (18), Thomas (17) and Jack (10). Here, Alison shares their story…
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Building trust, bettering lives
“Our family will remain eternally grateful for all the support we have received from the Armed Forces Education Trust.”
Since its origins in the 1850s as a home for the orphans of soldiers in London, the Armed...
Note perfect on inclusivity
As well as being musically inclusive and tri-service, Military Wives Choirs are a welcoming and safe place where everyone is equal.
Julia from the Portsmouth Military Wives Choir found the choir community to b...