Medal joy for Second World War veteran

A 91-YEAR-OLD Second World War veteran has been honoured for his service by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. Wellesley Hull, who is known as Bill and lives in Walker and served in the conflict and in Burma with ...

Little Soldiers’ royal good time

MORE than 200 Scotty’s Little Soldiers members joined 850 bereaved Armed Forces children at Buckingham Palace in a special garden party event hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Th...

We’re posted overseas – what next?

Moving abroad can be a stressful experience, especially when you don’t know where to find all the information you need. We asked Esther Thomas, AFF’s Regional Manager Overseas, to answer your FAQs on far-flung ...

Posted to Northern Ireland?

When the posting order says Northern Ireland you may be worried. Is it safe to go? Can I get a job? But as many Army families who live there will testify, there are lots of positives to residing across the wate...

Sun, sea & supportability

The thought of sunnier climes or living in exotic locations can be very tempting. But for those of you who have a family member who requires extra support due to a medical condition, additional need and/or disa...

A blooming good break

Close to Brockenhurst in Hampshire sits the Poppy Pod Village – a holiday and respite facility in the heart of the New Forest. Julie Mounfield, AFF’s Regional Manager South, went along with her family to find o...

#OurArmyFamily: The Higgs

Lynda Higgs, serving husband Andrew and Romilly (11) tell us about their anything-but-typical Army life... Having lived in seven countries over 15 years, we’re currently posted to Glasgow. We’ve found retu...

Are you pet prepared?

PETS can be a welcome addition to your family, providing much-needed comfort when loved ones are away and a sense of continuity when moving frequently from one home to the next. If you’re living in Service Fam...

Part of the family

It’s a scientific fact that pets are good for our health – physically, mentally and emotionally. For Army families, our furry, feathery or scaly friends can be a huge source of comfort, giving us a sense of pur...

Degree in service

At the age of 18, Heidi Moss decided to join the Army straight from school. However, after six years’ service and having been identified as a potential officer, she became aware that further education was requi...