Your Family

Claim your lunch money

LIKE their counterparts in England, Service children and kids of entitled MOD civilians in schools overseas in reception, year one and year two or the...

Caring for carers

ANXIETY, stress and trauma can land hard on Forces families who suddenly find themselves in the uncertain territory of being a carer. But The Ripple P...

Educational ups and downs

BEING a mobile family will inevitably mean that your children change schools – and that can sometimes be to an establishment where the Ofsted report l...

At the heart of your community

London living brings unique challenges for Army families, so who’s on hand to support you? One person who’s helping to bring the community together at...

School Report: Alexander First School

Army&You highlights the excellent support that schools worldwide show our military children. This edition, we're heading to Alexander First School...

The trek of a lifetime

SHORTLY after the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, WO2 Paul Vicary had a ‘lightbulb’ moment whilst walking down from Everest Base Cam...

Singers’ centenary story

THIS year marks the centenary of the end of World War One. Fierce heroism from the troops was matched by the country’s women who raised children alone...

Fertility in the Forces

Experiencing fertility problems can be tough, but Armed Forces couples can face additional challenges, such as time spent apart and moves potentially ...

Jewels on the move

Army wife Fiona Dowling believes you can make jewellery anywhere as long as you have the tools and materials. In fact, she started her business, Jewel...

The F-word

If you had to pick one word to describe your soldier’s job, it probably wouldn’t be “flexible”. Families fit around an unpredictable schedule with ear...