An army family postcard from Fiji

Gary (serving), Sharn, Hallie (14) and Jorgie (11) How long have you been an army family?13 years. Time in Fiji? We moved here in April 2023. How many other military families live there? There is only one ...

Applications open for teen residential

Little Troopers, a charity which supports children from military families, has opened applications for a weekend of coastal activities. This residential is for 13 to 16-year-olds from serving and reservist fa...

Defence Attachés in focus

There are around 150 Defence Attachés (DA) deployed around the globe to work in embassies and High Commissions representing Defence overseas. Attachés come from all branches of the military and can be assigne...

Blogspot – Being there for army families

A blog from Army&You’s winter 2023/24 edition by Michelle Morgan I’m the Army Welfare Service Community Development Worker (CDW) in Woodbridge, Suffolk. I’ve been here for nine years and did the same rol...

Exercise Iron Titan

In the autumn the army united thousands of troops on Iron Titan, a large-scale exercise across England and Wales. It was the largest land exercise for 20 years, bringing together 3rd (UK) Division to test the...

Your home: tackling damp and mould

DIO has told AFF that tackling damp and mould across the SFA estate continues to be a critical priority for the organisation and its contractors. DIO acknowledges that repeatedly removing surface mould is no...

Claiming benefits abroad as an army family

AFF is often asked what benefits you may be able to claim or continue to claim overseas as a non-serving partner, if you’re trying to find work for example, or if you’re a single serving parent who needs help...

Job sector in focus – cyber and tech

Have you ever thought about a career in the cyber and technology sectors? How about IT project management, data analytics, cyber security, programming, network development and design? It’s a sector going from...

BlogSpot – Spinning plates

A blog from Army&You’s winter 2023/24 edition by Julia Barr Military life can be challenging when it comes to meaningful spousal employment – military bases aren’t always in areas with easy connections t...

Soldiering On Awards nominations now open

The Soldiering On Awards acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals, groups or organisations for their support and contributions to the armed forces community. This year, there is ...