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A Word From Head Of Policy Rachel Smith...
As an army family, who do you turn to when you are most in need of support? As civilians we would probably turn to our friends and family, however, when you are con...
Coping with a mobile life
Many military families face a very mobile life, and feel that they are constantly on the move. In fact 22 per cent moved for service reasons in the last year* – with the army being the most mobile of the thre...
A word from: AFF Education Specialist Anna Hutchinson – focus on children
You continually tell AFF of the challenges faced by your children and young people brought about by being part of an army family.
Issues with affordability and lack of suitable childcare for those with young...
Career challenges
A word from Employment & Training Specialist, Lucy Ritchie
AFF is very aware of the challenges that face army spouses and partners in finding their professional groove. For many army families the financi...
Family support is vital
As Policy & Research Director Michelle leaves AFF after 10 years, she reflects on the importance of support for families during time apart...
Time apart is something that all army families experience – i...
A word from: AFF Chief Exec Collette Musgrave
Here at AFF this summer we’re focusing on the changes that you have to deal with as you move through army life. We’re all used to change – both in our personal lives and the wider world – and dealing with it ...
A word from: AFF Policy & Research Director Michelle Alston on the challenges of the climbing cost of living
AFF has been gathering your evidence about the specific cost of living challenges you’re facing due to the nature of service life.
For families living in Service Family Accommodation, poor insulation or old ...
Looking for future army accommodation answers
A word from AFF Chief Executive Collette Musgrave...
I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to complete our Your Army Life survey. We have had more than a thousand responses, and many of you provided d...
A Word From: Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff
‘The wellbeing and happiness of service families is fundamental to the health of the army as a whole’
We’re pleased to share a message from the new head of the British Army, Chief of the General Staff Gen Si...
A word from: AFF chief exec Collette Musgrave on spousal employment
We've been hearing for a long time about the employment challenges that army spouses and partners face. We’re all familiar with frequent moves and the choices that we need to make; do I try to change jobs, or...