The truth about apprenticeships
We've all heard of apprenticeships, but do you actually know what they are? There are many misconceptions, so Sarah Johnson of Forces Families Jobs is here to dispel a few myths…
Myth 1: Apprenticeships are ...
How do you have a career whilst living army life?
When your partner or spouse is serving it can feel as if your own job aspirations have to take a back seat. But supporting your soldier’s career shouldn’t mean you have to wave goodbye to your own, Jill Misso...
Military young carers urged to get support
Young carers from military families have launched a campaign in Fife schools to raise awareness and encourage greater numbers of young people with caring responsibilities to get support.
A group of young c...
Service children in the Catterick community get clued up on Nepalese culture
Children in Catterick are enjoying a taste of Nepalese culture and language with regular meet-ups in the garrison.
Neil Brimer, Community Development Worker (CDW), and Radha Gurung, Gurkha Support Worker (GS...
Blog: How do you adapt to army family life?
A blog from Army&You’s spring 2022 edition by Frankie @florrieandco_
I knew moving nearly 120 miles wouldn’t come easy as this meant leaving everything I had ever known – my family, friends and the homet...
Blog: Spousal employment matters now more than ever
A blog from Army&You’s spring 2022 edition by Charlotte @boakye_cha
I was recently invited to an event promoting employability for military spouses and partners. Whilst the genuine efforts of those pione...
BFBS – the worldwide media service
BFBS services are available far and wide to ensure you’re connected with home from almost anywhere in the world. Here’s what’s on offer…
BFBS TV – the best of UK TV, sport and movies, pretty much anywhere in...
Book review: Base Fear: Deadly Secrets
Base Fear: Deadly Secrets is the latest horror title written by military spouse Samantha Fisher – it tells the story of a family's quarter that comes with a grisly history.
We asked Gemma Parkinson, who grew...
Families make memories on short break
A group of service families took to the great outdoors during the first short break of the year organised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Calvert Trust in the Lake District was the destination for 22 ser...
Our Army Family: A snapshot of army family life
Kirsty, Ben (serving) and their children Annabel (11), Henry (10) and Hugh (18 months) have just settled into their latest posting in Edinburgh…
Our very first whirlwind experiences of army family life were ...