Awards celebrate forces achievements

The hard work and achievements of the armed forces community were celebrated at the 12th annual Soldiering On Awards.   Fourteen winners were announced at the ceremony in London, which was the biggest in the...

Find your spirit with the Forces Wives Challenge

Several scientific studies show that goal setting is psychologically important for your wellbeing. That sense of working towards something, testing yourself alongside like-minded others, is what Forces Wives ...

Brilliant burgers

AFF’s very own star baker Carol Morris takes a break from her duties as part of our housing team to offer some tasty tips on serving up perfect patties... Shop bought burgers can be great and cheap too, but ...

Therapy programme for military children

A new therapy programme to support the mental health and well-being of military children has been launched by charity Little Troopers. Delivered in collaboration with The Owl Therapy Centre, the tri-service ...

Rave reviews from Reading Force

In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, service youngsters tell us what they thought of Let’s Go Outside! by Ben Lerwill and Marina Ruiz... RONIN (4) AND MUM Ronin said: “I love going on...

Milspos in business – meet our forces entrepreneurs

For service spouses and partners, running your own venture can be a great way to generate a steady income that you can take with you when you move. Three entrepreneurs tell us their experiences…   Chris Keen...

A soldier’s novel new career

The next Book Club title being reviewed in the winter edition of Army&You is Seagulls Don’t Eat Sorbet: The First Adventure, a picture book for children about courage, adventure and family. We spoke to a...

Support for loneliness in army life

Army life can be lonely at times, so what support is there for spouses feeling socially isolated? Jill Misson reports… Emma Moore and family Summing up the highs and lows of life as an army spouse, Emma Mo...