Having a baby overseas
Having a baby is an exciting time and understanding what support you can expect when you’re assigned overseas can help you plan, as every location is different…
AFF Overseas Manager Esther Thomas says: “Ther...
Inspiring military families
Sir Michael Morpurgo, author of over 150 books including War Horse and Kensuke’s Kingdom, recently spent an afternoon at the National Army Museum, London, with tri-service military families for a special even...
BlogSpot: I choose to bloom!
A blog from Army&You’s spring 2024 edition by Ellen Owusu
Two and a half years ago, when my husband shared with me the news of his new posting to Belgium, I was beside myself with conflicting emotions. O...
Choir comes together in song
In 2023 Taunton Military Wives Choir celebrated its 10th birthday with a gathering of past and present members and special guests. Those in attendance reminisced about the fun and exciting events they’ve take...
Share your military stories
Social media star @MyNamesSarah has been writing and performing a weekly comedy vlog about being married to the military for the past four years.
She says: “My videos are often used as ice breakers at traini...
Prince Harry makes surprise visit and chats with bereaved military children about growing up without a parent
Prince Harry shared his experience of growing up without his mother when he chatted with bereaved military children at a social event organised by Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
“I didn't speak about losing my mu...
Remote midwife service launched in Europe
A new remote midwife service has been launched for military mums-to-be in certain European locations and Turkey.
The new initiative was launched in May 2023 by the Central European Practice (CEP), which ov...
How to ace your interview
In the third of our ‘How to’ series, we asked Sarah Peñaluna, Families Employment Advisor at Forces Employment Charity, for some tips on interviews…
It’s been ages since I’ve done an interview, how do I prep...
SHAPE celebrates army of volunteers
The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to volunteers whose efforts help to underpin a thriving British community at SHAPE.
“The inclusive atmosphere we have here at SHAPE enables a strong...
Book club: Egg-cellent tale
In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, a service youngster tells us what he thought of Call The Puffins! Tiny’s Brave Rescue by Cath Howe and illustrated by Ella Okstad.
TOBY, AGED 7
My...