Living

Empowering employment

If you’re an Army spouse with an additional need and/or disability, or if you’re caring for a child with an additional need and/or disability, finding...

Business solutions

What can you do when your chosen career isn’t in sync with Army life? Whether your soldier is a Regular or Reserve, there are often barriers to holdin...

A place to call home

Local authorities desperately need foster carers and many are recognising that Service families have the background, skills and support needed. Army&a...

Move-in responsibilities

AFF Housing Specialist Cat Calder tells us what you – and CarillionAmey (CA) – are responsible for when moving into Service Families Accommodation (SF...

Building the best

Having lived in both the good, the bad and the ugly MOD housing in her 20-plus years as an Army spouse, AFF’s Wiltshire Co-ordinator Carol Morris jump...

Are you pet prepared?

PETS can be a welcome addition to your family, providing much-needed comfort when loved ones are away and a sense of continuity when moving frequently...

How can I give my quarter a makeover?

Giving your home a new look is not the easiest of challenges when you're on a tight budget, but Army spouse and blogger Mel Prescott-Davies has a few ...

How we live

Earlier this year, AFF’s Big Survey received a record number of responses when we asked how you want to live as an Army family. The results will help ...

New lettings legislation

Do you own a property and let it out? If so, changes to tax regulations coming into force next year may affect you. Our Money & Allowances Special...