Camille and Will

Our Army Family: Meet the Chapman-Duponts

The Chapman-Dupont family – Camille and Will (serving) – originally tried long-distance love but have now bought their first home together… We met during my year abroad in the UK and weathered long-distance ...
Postcard - Jim, Clare, Theo and Alice

Postcard: A snapshot of army life in Ottawa

Jim (serving), Clare, Theo (10) and Alice (6), who arrived on their posting with elderly dog Macy and will be leaving with new puppy Maple How long have you been an army family? Since 2007. Time in Ottawa?...
Kitty Campbell and family

Blog: Military spouses are stronger together

A blog from Army&You’s summer 2022 edition by Kitty Campbell, @hedgewild Once, I thought launching my own business as a military wife was a crazy idea: mum to a young baby, with an oftenabsent husband pl...
Pregnant lady sitting

Maternity matters for the military

If you’re not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) as you have recently moved or changed job, you may be able to claim Maternity Allowance (MA) instead. You could claim if you’re employed but cannot ge...
The Clarke family

Settling overseas as an army family

Leaving the army is a unique experience for everyone – what to do and when to do it will vary depending on your family’s needs. The more proactive you are about seeking information and support, and the earlie...
Casper

A little help with your childcare costs

For families with children we know that your priority is their happiness and welfare. Childcare is a large financial consideration for all and a question we often hear at AFF is: “What childcare funding optio...

Our Army Family: A snapshot of army family life

Kirsty, Ben (serving) and their children Annabel (11), Henry (10) and Hugh (18 months) have just settled into their latest posting in Edinburgh… Our very first whirlwind experiences of army family life were ...
Teens sat together

Can your teen help shed light on service life?

Forces Children Scotland is looking for teenagers from serving and veteran families to work together to develop a multi-media campaign to help people better understand what it’s like to be a forces child. Th...

Happy Birthday to the Military Wives Choirs

Army life has its challenges – some families move yearly to a new posting, while for others deployments mean long periods of separation. Many Military Wives Choirs members join a new choir when they are poste...