A Word From - Army&You

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A Word From Head Of Policy Rachel Smith... As an army family, who do you turn to when you are most in need of support? As civilians we would probab...

Coping with a mobile life

Many military families face a very mobile life, and feel that they are constantly on the move. In fact 22 per cent moved for service reasons in the ...

A word from: AFF Education Specialist Anna Hutchinson – focus on children

You continually tell AFF of the challenges faced by your children and young people brought about by being part of an army family. Issues with affor...

Career challenges

A word from Employment & Training Specialist, Lucy Ritchie AFF is very aware of the challenges that face army spouses and partners in finding t...

Family support is vital

As Policy & Research Director Michelle leaves AFF after 10 years, she reflects on the importance of support for families during time apart... T...

A word from: AFF Chief Exec Collette Musgrave

Here at AFF this summer we’re focusing on the changes that you have to deal with as you move through army life. We’re all used to change – both in o...

A word from: AFF Policy & Research Director Michelle Alston on the challenges of the climbing cost of living

AFF has been gathering your evidence about the specific cost of living challenges you’re facing due to the nature of service life. For families liv...

A Word From: Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff

‘The wellbeing and happiness of service families is fundamental to the health of the army as a whole’ We’re pleased to share a message from the new...

A word from: AFF chief exec Collette Musgrave on spousal employment

We've been hearing for a long time about the employment challenges that army spouses and partners face. We’re all familiar with frequent moves and t...