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A different kind of service

Gill Charlton, a military spouse and a veteran, served 24 years in the army but swapped service for ceremonies to forge a new career as a celebrant....

BlogSpot – Cottage industry

A blog from Army&You’s summer 2024 edition by Tracy Butler I left the RAF 12 years ago when my eldest son Oliver was two and a half as my partn...

A&Y reviews…Duxford

James, four, is a seasoned air traveller but was captivated by the passenger cabin of an historic Comet airliner when he and his dad, a weapons engi...

A postcard from Oklahoma

Tim (serving), Olivia, Lucy (18) and Ellie (16) How long have you been an army family? We have been married for 20 years. Time in Oklahoma? Two ...

A healthy slice of parenting paradise

Shared Parental Leave (ShPL) gives you more choice in how you care for your child during their first year. If you’re a working parent, you can opt t...

BlogSpot – It’s a small world

A blog from Army&You’s summer 2024 edition by Ssgt Jennifer Lavery. I had always been interested in miniatures and doll’s houses and started my...

Going your own way to a new posting

Whilst most families jump on a plane to and from their overseas postings, some choose to make the journey rather more of an adventure. The Privatel...

Planning ahead for education

Every family is aware that a move is likely to result in a new school for their children. AFF Education & Childcare Specialist Anna Hutchinson e...