Boost your skills with a new qualification

ARE you looking to gain valuable employment skills, or perhaps the chance to become self-employed? If so, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is offering free online courses to help you...

Women first at annual conference

ARE you part of a dual serving family or interested in hearing how female soldiers can maximise their potential in the Army? The Army Servicewomen’s Network, which seeks to support, inspire and develop Army ...

Street dance success

Being part of an Army family has its challenges and, alongside joining a new school, one of the biggest is continuing hobbies. One mum tells us how her children find their fun on the dancefloor… HAVING...

Kids compete at squash contest

CHILDREN from across Colchester came together for a squash competition on Colchester Garrison’s courts. The Roman Cup saw 70 year three and four youngsters from nine primary schools compete at the Corporal B...

A postcard from… Paderborn

Victoria, Tom and Digby tell us about their Army life in Paderborn, Germany... How long have you been an Army family? Six years. Time in Germany: Three-and-a-half years. What's your quarter like? The...

Aftershock

In his acclaimed book Aftershock, journalist Matthew Green tells the story of life after combat. he spoke to many families about their experiences and here he shares extracts from his interviews… WHILE man...

Dream break for military families

ARMED Forces charity Give Us Time treated 97 military personnel and their families to an all-expenses paid holiday in Bulgaria. The trip to the Balkan Jewel Resort was the second organised by the group, whi...

Contract concessions

BEING part of a community known for faithfully following the flag, British military families are well-versed in shipping themselves and their lives wherever in the world they are needed. Sitting alongside each...

New beginnings

Army spouse Nikki Durnell hated running – until a life-changing event gave her a reason to get fit. Two years on, she’s about to take on the London Marathon... THE me of two years ago would have spat out...

Relationship resilience

MODERN life places myriad stresses and strains on partnerships, which are often compounded by the military – not least separation, uncertainty, frequent moves and, increasingly for many, weekend commuting. How...