A postcard from… Milan

What life is like in Italy for Army family Liz, serving husband Adam, Imogen (8), Lucas (6), dog Gemma and Adam's two older children who visit during school holidays... How long have you been an Army famil...

Teen travellers

An overseas posting can offer a whole host of new experiences. However, such a significant change in lifestyle can have a considerable effect on young people in Army families. AFF UK & Overseas Director Jul...

Connecting with your baby

There is an expectation that after your soldier returns, life together will be perfect. But time away can put a strain on even the strongest relationships between partners and young children. Polly Chadwick, fr...

Classroom commanders

CHARACTER is the latest buzzword in schools across the country. New government guidelines mean pupils should not only be taught maths and English but skills such as resilience, courage and compassion. Commando...

New lettings legislation

Do you own a property and let it out? If so, changes to tax regulations coming into force next year may affect you. Our Money & Allowances Specialist Laura Lewin outlines the new rules… ANYONE who owns...

Crossing continents

How long is your school run? Do you walk, drive or take the bus? How about crossing continents on an aeroplane? Some Service children regularly travel thousands of miles to get to school. Army&You caught up...

Overcoming challenges

Employment for Army family members is high on the agenda of the MOD, government and Service charities. There can be numerous barriers to finding a job or regular income, yet AFF Employment & Training Specia...

Mastering maintenance

LOOKING after the family car often falls to one adult in the household. Learning the basics will mean you're prepared to deal with any minor issues if you're in charge. Check out these tips, courtesy of Major ...

The kids are back at school. Now what?

Sarah Davies on how to thrive now term time is here... YOU'VE spent much of summer wishing the kids weren’t under your feet and now they’re back at school you’re suddenly feeling a lost, nostalgic and defl...

Basic training

If you, or a young person in your Army family, are looking for on-the-job training to gain qualifications leading to promising future career prospects, an apprenticeship could be the perfect solution... TH...