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The founding of a federation

Army spouse Alison Baverstock talks to Lady Elizabeth Kitson about founding the Federation of Army Wives Clubs (now AFF*) and why the organisation w...

Positive overseas housing scheme

The overseas long-term relationship housing pilot has brought significant benefits for service families, allowing unmarried partners to accompany serv...

Soldiering on with endometriosis

Annie Robertson goes into battle on a regular basis - and it’s against her body. She is one of the estimated 1.5 million women in the UK living wit...

Building the future

The MOD is taking an important step towards improving SFA for families across the UK. The aim is simple: to provide modern, comfortable homes that bet...

Support for victims of domestic abuse

By Karen Ross, Health & Additional Needs Specialist AFF is seeing a steady increase in relationship breakdown cases. And several have involved ...

Postcard from the Falklands

Ian (serving), Sarah, Hettie, nine and Maximus, six How long have you been an Army family? 13 years - it’s been quite a journey with seven posting...

Diversity of service

AFF’s support extends not just to family members but to the service person as well. Jill Misson meets the personnel who may sometimes go unnoticed… ...

Enter our summer 2026 giveaways

Enter our superb summer giveaways! Take a look at what you can win courtesy of Army&You! If you’re a British army family, regular or reserve y...

S-MASH hit in Yorkshire

FOR THOSE based in East Yorkshire it is not difficult to find a sympathetic ear or distraction from service-related stresses thanks to the army of v...