Service life captured in photo competition

FORCES Mutual has announced the winners of its Genuine Moments photography competition for the Armed Forces community. AFF is delighted to see that one of the winners was Tilly Lambert-Lee, our Paderborn Co-...

Sign up for SSAFA’s Short Breaks

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, is taking bookings for a pair of exciting, free short breaks designed to offer new experiences and activities for children, young people and families from the Army community. ...

How can I promote my fundraising efforts?

You’ve chosen the Service charity you wish to support – now you need to spread the word. Setting up an online fundraising page can be key to your success. Lottie Hammond, charity and customer support lead at on...

Boost your career at Tidworth job fair

ARE you or your soldier in the market for new employment opportunities? If so, head down to the Armed Forces Job Fair in Tidworth next month. Taking place at Tidworth Garrison Theatre from 10am-3pm on Wednes...

National Army Museum marches towards opening

EXCITING news – London's National Army Museum is set to re-open to the public on 30 March this year following a radical transformation. The Chelsea site has been reconfigured with architects BDP to create a...

Share the love

SERVICE children’s charity Little Troopers is asking everyone to start making plans for Fundraise February. The charity has chosen Valentine's month to encourage everyone to do something fun and raise money...

Share your Scottish posting experience

AFF is calling on Army families in Scotland to take part in its latest survey to help inform us about the issues families face and any unique circumstances a Scottish posting poses. Families’ feedback will h...

University aids Catterick’s digital delivery

THOUSANDS of Army families in North Yorkshire could find it easier to register for events thanks to the expertise of a local higher education establishment. Teesside University's School of Computing was appr...

How we live

Earlier this year, AFF’s Big Survey received a record number of responses when we asked how you want to live as an Army family. The results will help inform the MOD as it plans how Service families will be hous...

Cracking the permit puzzle

AFF Foreign & Commonwealth Specialist Katherine Houlston explains biometric residence permits (BRPs) What is a biometric residence permit? A biometric residence permit (BRP) is a document providing co...