Gen up on capital gains

IF YOU’RE considering buying or have bought your own home it is wise to be mindful of the additional costs you could face. Liz Hart* from finance and accountancy firm Money Bee takes a look at capital gains ...

Career Comforts

For those in search of a career that fits around postings and the general comings and goings of their partner’s Army life, setting up and running a business from beneath your own roof is often seen as a ‘gold...

The lowdown on trooper flights

FOR THOSE regularly transiting to and from overseas postings, trooper flights appear an attractive proposition and many families have been ‘checking in’ with AFF to enquire about the rules relating to flying ...

Stateside support

AFF OVERSEAS Manager Esther Thomas reinforced ties with the British Defence US Support welfare team and explored how best to serve the dispersed community of Army families and serving personnel in America dur...

Hidden in higher education

Research commissioned by the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance has found that many young people from military families feel like ‘perpetual outsiders’ while at university. The Thriving Lives in ...
Evgenia and her toddler with husband Illya who has been fighting the war in Ukraine

A life less ordinary

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Evgenia’s Sekirina's husband Illya was the owner of a successful tech company. They lived in one of Kyiv’s best neighbourhoods. He joined the military, tr...

Make yourself at home

Army housing is getting a much-needed makeover, with major investment in accommodation and more freedom for families to enhance the spaces they live in. But how far will you go to make your house feel like a ...
A young girl holds a photo of her dad who served in the Army. He is standing at the front of a tank

Pre-bereavement support

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is known for supporting children who have experienced the death of a parent who has served in the armed forces, whether through active service, illness, accident or if they took their...

Signpost to success in civvy street

Afghanistan veteran Sarah Johnstone has forged a new career using her experience of moving into civvy street to help others going through similar transitions. The former Royal Artillery officer, who served f...

Simplifying overseas service finances

Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork. When serving overseas, you sho...