Army&You summer 2018 out now
IN NEED of a good read to get your week off to the perfect start after the excitement of the Royal wedding and FA Cup final? Good news – the summer issue of Army&You is out now!
Packed with news, feature...
Striking a balance
When Regimental Medical Officer Maj Mike Claydon heard about the Flexible Duties Trial, he felt it would be an ideal solution to ease the pressure of Army life on his young family. The trial is the forerunner t...
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Wander the waterways
From rural retreats to exciting waterside city centres - discover the joys of winding around the UK’s canals with Anglo Welsh waterways holidays.
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An independent ear
THE Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces, Nicola Williams, provides independent and impartial oversight of the service complaints system. Army&You put your most common questions to her…
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AFF on the road
AFF Roadshows give you the opportunity to put your questions about Army life to those that can provide the answers. Last year, we headed to Paderborn in Germany, to hear questions from a packed audience. Region...
A different path
Are you thinking about changing your career? Perhaps your circumstances have altered, your job no longer fits with your Army family life or you’ve been out of work due to bringing up children or multiple postin...
#OurArmyFamily: Meet the Balls
Whether married or single, parent, partner, cousin or child of a soldier, we want you to tell us all about your Army family. Follow #OurArmyFamily on Twitter and Instagram for more stories. This issue, Kelly Ba...
How does your garden grow?
When outdoor space became available on the military base of Thorney Island, green-fingered Army spouse Elizabeth Webster (pictured below with children Oscar and Betsy) was quick to see the potential for a commu...
Comprehensively covered
For home owners, insurance is part of the tick list when buying a property. But what about if you’re living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)? Cat Calder, AFF Housing Specialist, explains why it is still vi...
Catering for canines
The saying that dogs are a man’s best friend can be especially true for Army households dealing with the instability of military life – a fact confirmed by former Servicewoman Suzanne Brock, who has carved out ...