Living

Families feel the squeeze

In 2024, AFF, with the support of the other two families federations, ran a tri-service pay survey, which aimed to provide evidence directly from mi...

Overseas housing pilot

A pilot scheme launched in January last year has helped couples in long-term relationships access SFA in the Falkland Islands and Cyprus. Accommoda...

Pathways into employment

The Forces Employment Charity has unveiled a series of opportunities to help military communities find pathways into new careers. The charity is of...

Keep it in the military family

Patch life can be a vital support for military communities, especially through times of separation and deployments. Army&You spoke to Sara Carte...

Brightening up your SFA

Nothing screams SFA on move-in more loudly than bland magnolia paint, oatmeal carpets, if you’re lucky, and questionable curtains. Apart from the u...

Dealing with money troubles

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service Financial troubles can strike any of us at different points in life, and most people have experienced money...

Applying for adaptations to your SFA

AFF often receives enquiries about additional needs and disability adaptations to Service Family Accommodation (SFA). Health and additional needs sp...

SFA homes buy-back – what next?

Many of you may have seen in the news that the Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in England and Wales owned by Annington and leased by the MOD has ...

Youth career support

A new online magazine has been launched to provide support and resources for young people in military families when they set out in their first job ...