Can I take my car on an overseas posting?

Families often ask AFF if they can take their car on an overseas posting if it has outstanding finance or if they have to pay it off before departing. The good news is that if your finance provider is a memb...

Defence Attachés in focus

There are around 150 Defence Attachés (DA) deployed around the globe to work in embassies and High Commissions representing Defence overseas. Attachés come from all branches of the military and can be assigne...

Claiming benefits abroad as an army family

AFF is often asked what benefits you may be able to claim or continue to claim overseas as a non-serving partner, if you’re trying to find work for example, or if you’re a single serving parent who needs help...

SHAPE’s musical youth

SHAPE is set to lose one of its most popular volunteers, reports Debbie Fallaha, Youth and Community Development Worker at HQ Global Support Organisation. Craig Mulvihill has served with the Royal Marines an...

Job hurdles for military spouses overseas

An overseas posting can be an exciting experience but if you accompany your soldier, will you be able to maintain your career or find a job? Jill Misson reports… Host nation agreements set out the terms unde...

Celebrating culture in Kenya

To celebrate the diversity that exists within the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), it was decided that Sgt ‘Dups’ Dupal would organise a cultural event to help foster a deeper community spirit and de...

Staying in touch with the wider military family

How best to maintain contact and manage life’s hurdles between the generations, especially with elderly relatives, is an ongoing challenge for some of you who are posted overseas. The good news is there are s...

Army helps to transform communities in Kenya

AFF Overseas Assistant, Abi Hamilton, spoke to WO1 (SMI) Paul Nelson about how British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) works with the local community... BATUK conducts projects which aim to develop connecti...

Travelling solo with children

When travelling abroad with children, different countries and airline companies have their own rules, so it’s worth doing some research before you go... Border Force Officers have a duty to safeguard the wel...