At AFF we support all types of army family and their individual needs, whether they are in a long-term relationship, living apart, a dual-serving couple, single parent or a blended family.
The recently publish...
A word from Collette Musgrave, AFF chief executive...
AS WELL as providing direct support and advice to army families, we work hard to really understand the key
issues that are affecting you. This is so that ...
IN OUR 2020 Big Survey we asked you to share your views about the Future Accommodation Model – the future of housing for army families. We heard from a diverse mix of spouses and partners, service personnel and...
A word from the new AFF Chief Executive, Collette Musgrave...
Firstly, a big hello to all army families reading Army&You. I’m very honoured to have recently been appointed as
the new chief executive of th...
Cat goes through the retention rules if you need to stay put for study or training…
One of my first successes on joining AFF nine years ago (is it really that long?!) was to push for a change in policy to allo...
Most of us are used to a flurry of cheerful posts on social media documenting first days, new uniforms and nervous smiles at the beginning of the new school year.
This time, however, is likely to feel very dif...
As army families, we’re all used to upheaval, but when families in Kenya and Nepal were given ultra-short notice to move back to the UK during the COVID-19 crisis, it was a worrying time. AFF was on hand to hel...
A word from AFF Chief Exec, Sara Baade...
When I first came to the UK about 20 years ago, I thought it was the kindest country in the world because everyone kept asking me how I was. Little did I understand at...
AFF would like to know how best to communicate with those it supports – and you can have your say via our latest online survey of Army families.
Until the 8 March, you have the chance to give your views on h...
How do you feel when your soldier’s assignment order comes through for central London? Excited to be in the big city, or daunted by Army life in a busy location? We chatted with AFF’s London Co-ordinator, Becky...