Jody (serving), Liz, Ethan (18) and Eliza (16)
How long have you been an army family?
Twenty years and counting…
Time in Edinburgh?
We are just four months in.
How many other military families live there...
The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to volunteers whose efforts help to underpin a thriving British community at SHAPE.
“The inclusive atmosphere we have here at SHAPE enables a strong...
Juggling childcare and working can be especially tricky during the school holidays and many families ask AFF for signposting to holiday activities in their area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
Little Troopers runs a free tri-service therapy programme offering military-specific support for school-aged children in England from reception to age 18.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the p...
How best to maintain contact and manage life’s hurdles between the generations, especially with elderly relatives, is an ongoing challenge for some of you who are posted overseas. The good news is there are s...
Choosing a boarding school for your children is an important decision wherever you’re based. Whilst many of AFF’s enquiries relate to allowances, there are other costs and benefits that you ought to consider ...
Families approach AFF regularly to ask for support for their child when the serving parent goes away. The absence of a parent can cause many different feelings and emotions for children, with many parents tel...
What support is available to those separated by deployment and training? And how can those at home, help themselves? Jill Misson reports…
With the focus on readiness, many personnel are away training and for...
Chris Graham was a regular for over 20 years and has been a reservist since 2019, so separation is something he’s used to. But his latest deployment to Kenya was his first spell away from his new partner, Cha...
If you’re heading north of the border when your time comes to leave the army, it’s good to know that there’s work going on to help ensure that your final move goes smoothly.
Susie Hamilton is the Scottish Ve...