State benefits: What are army families entitled to?

We have been hearing from many of you about how the rising cost of living is affecting your household finances. If you’re wondering what support is available, it may be worth looking into whether you’re entit...

Fusiliers Connect

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has launched a new mobile and web app know as Fusiliers Connect to help keep the Fusiliers community informed and open up forums for communication.   The platform intends to s...

Postcard from a posting to the Czech Republic

Kevin (serving), Cath, Lowri (15) and Oscar (2) on life in Brno How long have you been an army family? Six years, Kevin has been serving for 13. Time in Czech Republic? One year. How many other military ...

Overseas postings: Getting you there

Anyone who has experienced an overseas posting will recall how much admin there is to complete before you go. Fortunately, the Families Section is on hand to help smooth the process. AFF’s Manager Overseas, ...

Life on Loan Service

Taking up a Loan Service (LS) posting can be exciting and challenging all at once. The most important thing is to be totally clued up on the location you’re going to, but that isn’t always easy… AFF’s Manage...

BlogSpot: Marking time in military life

A blog from Army&You’s spring 2023 edition by Jenni Hill I want to reach out to anyone who can connect with that uneasy, pre-move feeling. That grey space where you can’t really do anything useful to fac...

Defence land turns into thriving community haven

The e50K Bramble Woods project in Catterick is turning a patch of Defence land into a thriving community space. It’s the first project of its kind within the Defence estate. Defence Infrastructure Organisati...

Army spouses’ war on waste

Increases in food and energy prices have affected pretty much everyone, but how can you help those in your local community who are most vulnerable while looking after the planet too? Army spouses Stacey Hartn...