Lasting legacy in Brunei

During a recent visit to the Loan Service team in Brunei, AFF discussed aspects of life with personnel and families. The meeting was held in a stylish community building that had been refurbished through self...

Help with education

If you need help with your child’s education or childcare, where can you turn? AFF Education & Childcare Specialist, Anna Hutchinson explains… WHO CAN HELP ME IN THE UK? Local authorities All local au...

In case of emergency

Sue Harrild, AFF Overseas Assistant, recently found out about the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) at a presentation in Belgium from Rachael Lewis, SO3 Notifying Authority for casualty and compa...

Travels in Kenya

AFF’s Overseas Manager Esther Thomas was recently invited to join Lt Col Bee Smith, Land Warfare Centre, on her first visit to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). The aim was to find out more about...

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...