A postcard from… Turkey

Army family Scottie, Kelly, Harrie and Harry the dog share their impressions of life stationed in Turkey... How long have you been an Army family? 15 years. Time in Turkey: 15 months. How many other mi...

Your views help shape Cyprus childcare

CHILDCARE provision in Cyprus is set to undergo positive changes – and thanks to your responses to an AFF survey, your views will help to shape how it is delivered on the island, writes Esther Thomas, AFF Regio...

Excellent support in schools

AFF’s Excellence for Forces Children (Service Pupil Premium) Award, sponsored by Sodexo, aims to highlight some of the best examples of how the extra money given to state schools in England with Service childre...

A hero to hug

When Jo-Anne Lomax’s husband was away with work commitments, her two young children struggled to understand that this was just part of their daddy’s job. Jo came up with Huggable Heroes – cuddly fabric dolls to...

Visa and citizenship options on transition

FROM securing future employment to worrying about housing and finances, a raft of responsibilities await soldiers transitioning to civilian life. But for F&C personnel and British troops with F&C fami...

If you don’t go, they won’t know

Unit welfare teams are there to help and support you through a posting and provide vital care and compassion if the need arises. But what if they do not even know that you’re there? AFF Regional Manager North, ...

Heart of the community

Did you know that the Army Welfare Service (AWS) provides confidential support to military families wherever they are located? Julie Mounfield, AFF Regional Manager South, looks at what they can offer… AWS...

Forging new friendships

How often has the thought of meeting people when moving to a new area filled you with dread? AFF Regional Manager Central, Sarah Gilbody, went out and about to get some top tips to help you settle in… TRAD...

Back to school

As this edition reaches you, hundreds of Service children will be starting a new school and some will be waving goodbye to their families as they pack up to board. Army&You spoke to a teacher, children and ...

Service schooling in the spotlight

AMONG the youngsters up and down the country returning to the classroom for another year of learning are a significant number of boarders from Armed Forces families. We chatted with Felix Rusby, a pupil at Down...