BlogSpot – Write your way to happiness

A blog from Army&You's autumn edition by Jennifer Mary Jones Poetry for me is both magic and medicine, hand in hand. I have written poems ever since I was a young girl. It is within me, though I believe ...

Time to reconnect

Children enjoyed an action packed few days with their parents as part of a programme of short breaks staged by Little Troopers aimed at helping military families reconnect with each other. Earlier this year ...

Award for work with military community

A professional coach has been awarded a Coaching Impact Award for her work with spouses of UK armed forces personnel.   Tina Smith, pictured front right, coach and founder of Your New Wings, was selected by ...

Guaranteed interviews for military spouses

Landmarc Support Services has extended its guaranteed interview scheme to include the spouses, civil partners and long-term cohabiting partners of serving armed forces personnel. Landmarc has offered guarant...

Safeguard against property fraud

Homeowners in the military are being encouraged to sign up to a HM Land Registry scheme that alerts them if fraudsters attempt to take ownership of their property. Property Alert is a free service that allow...

First steps to university as a military child

If you have a child preparing for university, you’ll know that the process can be complex for any family. But for those in the army, there are a few additional layers to consider, especially when it comes to...

Children’s choir visits Menin Gate

Children from the Never Such Innocence Military Kids Choir had a Royal welcome when they sang during the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate as part of a series of events to mark the centenary of the death o...

Journey to employment as a military spouse

As a military wife for 20 years, Angie Duffin spent her life putting other people first. Like many military spouses, she could suddenly be required to pack up all her worldly goods and change countries to fo...

Month of the Military Child round-up

In June the Ministry of Defence hosted the Never Such Innocence Month of the Military Child award winners at an event where artwork and thought-provoking poems were showcased. Children aged eight to 18 submi...