AFF’s Overseas Manager Esther Thomas was recently invited to join Lt Col Bee Smith, Land Warfare Centre, on her first visit to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
The aim was to find out more about...
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 years stationed at Fort Sill.
How many other military famil...
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) provides TV, digital, cinema and radio services that are available worldwide to the armed forces and their families.
BFBS TV
When you’re overseas BFBS brings y...
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 Privately Arranged Passage (PAP) allowance allows families to use th...
Are you in an established long-term relationship (LTR(E)) and posted to the Falkland Islands or Cyprus? If so, you may be eligible to be part of a new pilot which runs until 31 March 2025 which will enable yo...
AFF’s Overseas Manager, Esther, was recently invited to Brunei by the Commanding Officer of 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles, Lt Col Stanford-Tuck.
British Forces Brunei is the second largest overseas command location....
Last year AFF’s overseas team dealt with a small number of enquiries where families overseas needed advice on issues related to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
As a result of this AFF has est...
Jon, a veteran, and his serving wife Isobel have just had twin baby girls while assigned to Cyprus.
Jon says: “On hearing we were posted to Cyprus we planned on having another child, as it fitted well into o...
Having a baby is an exciting time and understanding what support you can expect when you’re assigned overseas can help you plan, as every location is different…
AFF Overseas Manager Esther Thomas says: “Ther...
A new remote midwife service has been launched for military mums-to-be in certain European locations and Turkey.
The new initiative was launched in May 2023 by the Central European Practice (CEP), which ov...
