SHAPE is set to lose one of its most popular volunteers, reports Debbie Fallaha, Youth and Community Development Worker at HQ Global Support Organisation.
Craig Mulvihill has served with the Royal Marines an...
To celebrate the diversity that exists within the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), it was decided that Sgt ‘Dups’ Dupal would organise a cultural event to help foster a deeper community spirit and de...
When travelling abroad with children, different countries and airline companies have their own rules, so it’s worth doing some research before you go...
Border Force Officers have a duty to safeguard the wel...
AFF’s overseas team regularly supports unit moves between the UK and Cyprus. This summer’s rotation will see 1 RIFLES move to Dhekelia to take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion.
This move is quite ...
Kylie, Paul (serving), William (10) and Orla (6)
How long have you been an army family?
Paul and I met in 2008 and we got married at Larkhill’s Garrison Church in 2011.
Time in Latvia?
We are coming to th...
Kevin (serving), Cath, Lowri (15) and Oscar (2) on life in Brno
How long have you been an army family?
Six years, Kevin has been serving for 13.
Time in Czech Republic?
One year.
How many other military ...
Anyone who has experienced an overseas posting will recall how much admin there is to complete before you go. Fortunately, the Families Section is on hand to help smooth the process.
AFF’s Manager Overseas, ...
Taking up a Loan Service (LS) posting can be exciting and challenging all at once. The most important thing is to be totally clued up on the location you’re going to, but that isn’t always easy…
AFF’s Manage...
In 2018, the Army Welfare Service (AWS) Intake & Assessment Team (IAT) was established as a single point of all specialist welfare support referrals in the UK and overseas, and importantly, you can make d...
Having children or becoming a parent overseas can be tough going when you’re away from your extended family and friends. English-speaking parent groups can be limited, and it can also be daunting receiving he...
