The lowdown on trooper flights
FOR THOSE regularly transiting to and from overseas postings, trooper flights appear an attractive proposition and many families have been ‘checking in’ with AFF to enquire about the rules relating to flying ...
Stateside support
AFF OVERSEAS Manager Esther Thomas reinforced ties with the British Defence US Support welfare team and explored how best to serve the dispersed community of Army families and serving personnel in America dur...
Hidden in higher education
Research commissioned by the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance has found that many young people from military families feel like ‘perpetual outsiders’ while at university.
The Thriving Lives in ...
A life less ordinary
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Evgenia’s Sekirina's husband Illya was the owner of a successful tech company. They lived in one of Kyiv’s best neighbourhoods. He joined the military, tr...
Make yourself at home
Army housing is getting a much-needed makeover, with major investment in accommodation and more freedom for families to enhance the spaces they live in. But how far will you go to make your house feel like a ...
Pre-bereavement support
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is known for supporting children who have experienced the death of a parent who has served in the armed forces, whether through active service, illness, accident or if they took their...
Signpost to success in civvy street
Afghanistan veteran Sarah Johnstone has forged a new career using her experience of moving into civvy street to help others going through similar transitions.
The former Royal Artillery officer, who served f...
Simplifying overseas service finances
Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork.
When serving overseas, you sho...
Overseas allowances
Embarking on an overseas assignment opens doors to vibrant cultures, fresh experiences and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
But whether you’re flying solo or moving your entire family, life abroad brings extra...
The deployment rollercoaster
Many army families face regular separation – which can pile added pressures on their relationships. For the partner at home, deployments can mean isolation and solo parenting, often while trying to maintain a...