A postcard from Oklahoma
Tim (serving), Olivia, Lucy (18) and Ellie (16)
How long have you been an army family?
We have been married for 20 years.
Time in Oklahoma?
Two years stationed at Fort Sill.
How many other military famil...
BFBS reaches military communities worldwide
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) provides TV, digital, cinema and radio services that are available worldwide to the armed forces and their families.
BFBS TV
When you’re overseas BFBS brings y...
Going your own way to a new posting
Whilst most families jump on a plane to and from their overseas postings, some choose to make the journey rather more of an adventure.
The Privately Arranged Passage (PAP) allowance allows families to use th...
Overseas housing pilot
Are you in an established long-term relationship (LTR(E)) and posted to the Falkland Islands or Cyprus? If so, you may be eligible to be part of a new pilot which runs until 31 March 2025 which will enable yo...
Promoting confidence overseas with BritLEAD
Rosie McEwan, Community Liaison Officer in Mons, Belgium, takes a look at BritLEAD, a personal and professional development programme for military families.
Military families play a crucial role in supportin...
Vehicle admin spotlight
Last year AFF’s overseas team dealt with a small number of enquiries where families overseas needed advice on issues related to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
As a result of this AFF has est...
Unexpected delivery
Jon, a veteran, and his serving wife Isobel have just had twin baby girls while assigned to Cyprus.
Jon says: “On hearing we were posted to Cyprus we planned on having another child, as it fitted well into o...
Having a baby overseas
Having a baby is an exciting time and understanding what support you can expect when you’re assigned overseas can help you plan, as every location is different…
AFF Overseas Manager Esther Thomas says: “Ther...
Remote midwife service launched in Europe
A new remote midwife service has been launched for military mums-to-be in certain European locations and Turkey.
The new initiative was launched in May 2023 by the Central European Practice (CEP), which ov...
SHAPE celebrates army of volunteers
The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to volunteers whose efforts help to underpin a thriving British community at SHAPE.
“The inclusive atmosphere we have here at SHAPE enables a strong...