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...

All about military allowances

Military allowances are there to offset extra expenses related to service life so it pays to make sure you’re claiming what you’re entitled to. Home-owners If you’re moving into your own home, you may be ab...

Top tips for cash control

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service The price of everyday essentials is going up, and inflation and interest rate rises mean your money might not stretch as far as it used to. The government’s Money and...

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, ...