Saddle club support in Cyprus
Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus.
It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...
Take a break: Respite provision when you’re posted overseas
For those of you on overseas assignments, did you know you can take a break and claim back some of the costs?
Respite Provision helps to contribute towards the costs of a short break away from the overseas l...
More than just faith: What your padre can do for you
You're often at your most vulnerable when you move, especially overseas where you can face huge upheaval all at once. And while you’re abroad there can be a lot to deal with – whether it’s loneliness, separat...
Postcard: Forces Florida posting
Bex Valentine, and her husband, Mike Enever (serving)
How long have you been an army family?
22 years.
Time in Tampa?
Just over two years, we arrived in August 2020.
How many other military families live...
Military family posted to the USA?
After AFF reported an increase in the number of enquiries from the USA in 2019, ranging from schools to health, we were pleased to see the introduction of the British Defence Staff United States portal – bdsu...
How do you move your medical notes from A to B as a military family?
AFF has received several enquiries about transferring health records, especially from overseas or devolved nations, so how can you avoid issues? Karen Ross, AFF Health & Additional Needs Specialist, repor...
What are the key differences in military housing overseas?
Depending on where you’re posted, you’ll find that service housing overseas isn’t the same as in the UK. Here, we look at a few of the differences…
You don’t pay Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax.
You get...
Postcard: A snapshot of army life in Ottawa
Jim (serving), Clare, Theo (10) and Alice (6), who arrived on their posting with elderly dog Macy and will be leaving with new puppy Maple
How long have you been an army family?
Since 2007.
Time in Ottawa?...
How do you keep your professional development up to date when overseas?
One of the biggest considerations for those of you accompanying your soldier overseas is “how can I make the most of my time when employment opportunities are limited?” A big question for which there is no on...
How do you have a career whilst living army life?
When your partner or spouse is serving it can feel as if your own job aspirations have to take a back seat. But supporting your soldier’s career shouldn’t mean you have to wave goodbye to your own, Jill Misso...