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Postcard from a posting to the Czech Republic

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 ...

Overseas postings: Getting you there

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, ...

Life on Loan Service

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...

Super support from SSAFA

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...

A postcard from a forces family in Lisbon

Stuart, Kim, Lucas (13), Ellie (11) and Finn (11) How long have you been an army family? We have been together since early 2005, we met in the Netherlands and married there in 2007. Time in Lisbon? We a...

Help for overseas postings in times of need

There are times in your life when it can be difficult to cope, but when you’re on an overseas posting with no family or other military friends close by, it can be even harder. Whatever your issue, it often h...

More than just faith: What your padre can do for you

You're often at your most vulnerable when you move, especially overseas where you can face huge upheaval all at once. And while you’re abroad there can be a lot to deal with – whether it’s loneliness, separat...

Postcard: Forces Florida posting

Bex Valentine, and her husband, Mike Enever (serving) How long have you been an army family? 22 years. Time in Tampa? Just over two years, we arrived in August 2020. How many other military families live...

Military family posted to the USA?

After AFF reported an increase in the number of enquiries from the USA in 2019, ranging from schools to health, we were pleased to see the introduction of the British Defence Staff United States portal – bdsu...