Living

Interior inspiration

Karla Lucas, who lives with soldier husband Andy and daughter Amelia, tells us about her family’s move from SFA to their own home… BETWEEN 1995 a...

Somewhere to call home

So, you’re leaving the Army and moving on to pastures new – exciting times, but what are you entitled to on departing Service Family Accommodation (SF...

Helping you find a place to call home

Sponsored editorial FOR Chris Sharrott, serving in the military has meant moving home a lot – in fact, soon he’ll be heading off to New Zealand to ...

Winter kitchen: Eat natural

VICKI Stewart, an Army spouse based in Wiltshire, runs a food foraging course for families. “Food foraging is not just trendy, it shows what health...

Mind the gap

While it can be challenging for partners of Service personnel to return to work after a career gap, we meet the women proving that breaks in employmen...

Claiming compensation

Did you know DIO has a compensation scheme in the UK for missed appointments and for significant issues at move-in for all SFA and SSFA? Here's the pr...

Renting your own home

If you own a property or are thinking of buying a property and renting it out, there are many things to consider. AFF is here to help. Our Housing Spe...

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...