Back on track
By Claire Borg
A POSTING to Kenya gave our family more time together and, with more control over my own diary, allowed me to rediscover a passion I thought I’d left behind.
Before the move, our life in the ...
A life less ordinary
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Evgenia’s Sekirina's husband Illya was the owner of a successful tech company. They lived in one of Kyiv’s best neighbourhoods. He joined the military, tr...
After-school club celebrates 20 years
Five years ago the UK was in the grip of a global pandemic and, like many business owners, Cathy Joyner feared her group of after-school clubs might not make it through. But in June Fun 4 Kids celebra...
Inspiring Forces community honoured at awards
Army spouse Joanne Gordon was one of the winners in the 2025 Soldiering On Awards for her work to improve the lives of fellow carers in the military community.
Jo, a full-time carer for her son, won the family...
Making firm friends
Defence Academy Friends and Families (DAFFYS) is a volunteer-run events organisation, which welcomes all those who work and serve at Shrivenham Defence Academy and their families. DAFFYS’ aim is to enable all...
Keep it in the military family
Patch life can be a vital support for military communities, especially through times of separation and deployments. Army&You spoke to Sara Carter, who has set up KeepAbility – an online hub for army famil...
Poppy artist calls for fingerprints
Kirsty Chapman, who uses fingerprints to create military-themed remembrance artwork, is asking for veterans and serving personnel to send theirs for her latest piece.
It’s the third work of its kind for the ...
Army Widows’ Association celebrates 20 years
The Army Widows’ Association (AWA) aims to deliver peer support, advice, comfort and friendship to fellow bereaved army widows, widowers and partners. Although it’s a club that nobody wants to join, members a...
Lasting legacy in Brunei
During a recent visit to the Loan Service team in Brunei, AFF discussed aspects of life with personnel and families. The meeting was held in a stylish community building that had been refurbished through self...
A different kind of service
Gill Charlton, a military spouse and a veteran, served 24 years in the army but swapped service for ceremonies to forge a new career as a celebrant.
Celebrants perform wedding and civil partnership celebrati...