Dividing lines: Divvying up your army life assets

If your relationship ends, you’ll need to consider how to divide your money and assets, and find out what financial help you may be eligible for during this difficult time. AFF Money & Allowances Speciali...

Moving with the military

If you’re new to moving with the military or just need a reminder, read on for answers to some of the common questions on removals. How do I book removals? Log on to the Agility portal grms-external.agility...

Doing time: army disciplinary matters

A spell in ‘Colly’ will no doubt have a significant impact on both service and family life. Personnel from all three services could face time at the Military Corrective Training Centre for offences that carry...

Army recovery capability – how it works

AFF receives regular enquiries from families where the serving person is on recovery duty. Some are unaware of the support that’s available or the process that the soldier has to follow. Karen Ross, AFF Healt...

Smoother military moves

If you’re on the move again this summer, make sure you’re aware of what should happen at your move-in appointment and what to do if anything goes wrong.   You will have booked your move-in appointment on the...

When it comes to army life: expect the unexpected

Army life may not always go to plan, but with the right support it’s possible to get back on track. Jill Misson reports… Army families learn to manage their expectations. Events are pencilled in with cautiou...

Reading Force adult book clubs

As regular Army&You readers will know, Reading Force Book Clubs are a fantastic way to have fun, but did you know that the charity runs adult groups too? You might be a bookworm, a first-time book clubbe...

Blog: Degree of ambition for army spouse

A blog from Army&You’s spring 2023 edition by Scarlett Macfarlane In 2010, I was 20, newly married, and getting ready to join my husband who was stationed in Germany. To say I was nervous would be an und...

Give your career a boost with Forces Families Jobs

A great way to take your career to the next level is to give your skills and earning potential a boost by doing a training course. You might want to brush up in IT, get yourself back up to speed after a caree...

Military spouse careers, sector in focus: Hospitality

Hospitality offers a huge range of job opportunities, from bar work and waiting on, event planning to chef or hotel manager. If you’re passionate about customer service and love working with people, hospitali...