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...

1 RIFLES head to the Med

AFF’s overseas team regularly supports unit moves between the UK and Cyprus. This summer’s rotation will see 1 RIFLES move to Dhekelia to take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion. This move is quite ...

An army family postcard from Latvia

Kylie, Paul (serving), William (10) and Orla (6) How long have you been an army family? Paul and I met in 2008 and we got married at Larkhill’s Garrison Church in 2011. Time in Latvia? We are coming to th...

Postcard from a posting to the Czech Republic

Kevin (serving), Cath, Lowri (15) and Oscar (2) on life in Brno How long have you been an army family? Six years, Kevin has been serving for 13. Time in Czech Republic? One year. How many other military ...

Overseas postings: Getting you there

Anyone who has experienced an overseas posting will recall how much admin there is to complete before you go. Fortunately, the Families Section is on hand to help smooth the process. AFF’s Manager Overseas, ...

Life on Loan Service

Taking up a Loan Service (LS) posting can be exciting and challenging all at once. The most important thing is to be totally clued up on the location you’re going to, but that isn’t always easy… AFF’s Manage...