Swift exit
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...
Captain Marvel
We couldn’t let this edition of Army&You pass without acknowledging inspirational war veteran Captain Tom Moore, who was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, on his 100th bi...
Forces Scrub Hub
The Forces Scrub Hub was started by army spouse Kelly Pollard, team leader at the Sandhurst Military Coworking Hub; an initiative set-up to support military spouses working from home.
With many members of the ...
Akrotiri Volunteer Army
More than 60 partners and personnel from RAF Akrotiri have been providing vital support to military sections across the Station during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The team from the community have been assisting in ...
Putting the army behind you
Extra support for those easing into civvy street
Preparation is key to a successful transition to life after a career in the armed forces. As AFF highlighted in its Lifting the Lid on Transition research, publ...
Frontline workers together in song
Although face-to face rehearsals for Military Wives Choirs are currently on pause, members are holding weekly virtual rehearsals, including many who are also key workers, joining the frontline in the battle aga...
Bunting for Bletchley
On Friday 8 May Bletchley Park will be marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day online with a digital ‘Nation’s Toast’ at 3pm, and a special recording of a VE Day speech by ‘Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill’....
Virtual VE Day
Military museums join forces to bring the nation together – at home.
The three historical institutions of the British Armed Forces invite you to ‘stand with your services’ to celebrate 75 years since VE Day on...
Families: The Army’s heartbeat
AFF Chief Executive Sara Baade and Major General Sharon Nesmith, the army’s new Director for Personnel, share their thoughts on the importance of supporting our service children...
When I first started a...
It’s good to talk
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...