A soldier was given assistance by two of AFF’s specialist teams while he was on assignment overseas.
Pte Jeannick Serieux contacted the Foreign & Commonwealth team when he needed assistance with the non-...
The last six months have seen a rise in resources available online for those considering an overseas posting or who are already overseas. Previously this Command information has often only been accessed by th...
The overseas team at AFF gets enquiries each year about legal assistance when abroad.
For help with criminal matters overseas, service personnel and family members can contact the Armed Forces Criminal Legal...
Eligible working families assigned overseas can now access 15 hours of early years childcare funding for children aged between nine months and three years.
Children aged between three and four years can alre...
Following several years of changes in the international postal system, an invitation to visit the HQ British Forces Post Office (BFPO) at RAF Northolt was a great chance for AFF’s Overseas Manager, Esther, to...
Nicky, Gee (serving), Tana (21) and Keisha (17)
How long have you been an army family?
29 years and 11 quarters and about to embark on our last posting!
Time in Kenya?
Three fantastic years.
How many oth...
If you need help with your child’s education or childcare, where can you turn? AFF Education & Childcare Specialist, Anna Hutchinson explains…
WHO CAN HELP ME IN THE UK?
Local authorities
All local au...
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...
