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Bridging the gap at university

FOR MANY young people, starting university is a milestone filled with excitement and opportunity. But for those from Armed Forces families, the transition can bring unique challenges. Years of mobility, chan...

Seeking hidden talent in the ranks

WHEN SGT Lee Wright stood in front of crowds to perform a poem in remembrance of a friend killed in action in Afghanistan, it marked a personal transformation. During his first session in the Talent in the R...

Support for families State-side

BY SARA TANCOCK, AFF OVERSEAS ASSISTANT US MILITARY family organisation Blue Star Families has taken an important step in strengthening support for British military families living in America, building on it...

Cultivating a new career

FUNDING FROM the Army Central Fund is being used to grow a scheme that helps Army spouses and partners into careers on the land. Rural Weeks for Army Spouses offers a taste of different sectors with visits t...

Victim support investment

MORE THAN £500,000 is being invested to expand the Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) to support around 100 additional cases each year. Specialist Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) teams at Catterick Garr...

Supporting unsung heroes

Military life often requires partners and spouses to think differently about work, income and long-term ambitions. Frequent moves, overseas postings, changing family demands and the realities of a mobile lif...

Childcare costs help

ELIGIBLE MILITARY families in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can now access the same Government-funded childcare hours as those in England. The measure was announced during the then Defence Secretary’s...

Military allowances expanded

THE RANGE of allowances open to soldiers in established long-term relationships has expanded to bring them more into line with colleagues who are married or in civil partnerships. The changes, introduced on ...

Gen up on education and childcare support

We frequently hear from families wanting to know what support is available to service children when their circumstances are a bit outside the norm. So we’ve put together some FAQs and answers on Service Pupil...