All families, everywhere
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...
Are you an army of one?
Being a single parent and holding down a full-time job is challenging enough, but if you’re from a Commonwealth country and choose to join the British Army, it takes it to a whole new level. AFF has noticed a s...
All shapes & sizes
There is no set mould for modern families, so how is the army adapting to support our changing community? Jill Misson reports…
While many army families consist of one serving person living with their spouse an...
Centenary celebration for forces families ‘ever-present ally’
This year, NAAFI is celebrating 100 years of supporting the British armed forces and their families around the world.
The company was officially formed by the government on 9 December 1920 to create a canteen ...
Mission possible
Bereaved forces children can take part in top-secret missions at home, in the garden or in the park, thanks to a partnership between charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers and education provider Commando Joe’s.
The ...
The Visa Journey
Main photo: Hemraj Gharti Magar and family
The opportunity to live overseas should be an exciting one but for some Foreign & Commonwealth families it can be a complex proposition. Here, our F&C speci...
Nursing Mums’ Network
LCpl Natasha Day had her son Charlie and returned to work in March last year, whilst exclusively breastfeeding. On moving to a new posting, she lost her supportive group of other breastfeeding mummy friends tha...
Marvel at Marchwood
Captain Si Macey (RLC), the unit welfare officer from 17 Port and Maritime Regt at Marchwood, Hampshire, explains how a grant has helped to transform an under-used building into a vibrant social hub...
“During...
SMSpouses Live is back
Are you a military spouse or partner looking to further your knowledge and skills in social media? Then get your hands on free tickets for SMSpouses Live!
The event comes from the team behind #SMSpouses, an on...
Our journey
A blog from Army&You’s spring edition by Rosie, @aaronswifeyx
I met my husband in 2014. We got married the following year and moved into first our quarter. I instantly made the house our home and was so ex...