Caroline Rimmer and family

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...
Akylah Rodriguez at BFBS

BFBS – the worldwide media service

BFBS services are available far and wide to ensure you’re connected with home from almost anywhere in the world. Here’s what’s on offer… BFBS TV – the best of UK TV, sport and movies, pretty much anywhere in...

Devolved nations – key differences in education

If you're an army family posted to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland (NI), you’ll find that schooling is slightly different in each nation as their governments make the decisions on education. Emma Perrin, ...

Brecon bound? Cymru courses calling…

If you secure a posting to Wales, you might find it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill or take a course. The NPTC Group offers opportunities across the country, with colleges in Brecon, Afan, Newtown and ...

#SMSpouses on tour

The Military Coworking Network is welcoming social media experts from BFBS to its hubs, starting on 15 February. For one day only, BFBS will be on hand to answer your social media questions, provide solutions ...

Devolved dealings

For those of you who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, AFF’s devolved team is ready to help. In each of the three nations, we tackle a variety of issues, led by Devolved Nations Manager Emma Perrin...

The word on Wales

If you’re posted to Wales or are already living there, don’t miss the new guide for families from SSCE Cymru – Supporting Service Children in Education Wales. You’ll find useful information on multiple topics,...

Sparkle and shine with JEMS

Many of you have been part of the army rebasing programme, resulting in a large proportion of military families now living in the south west of England. With a higher number of people in the local job market, ...

Working wonders in Wales

Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru is a Welsh Local Government Association programme with a mission to provide the best possible educational support to your children in Wales. So, if you’re p...

Marvel at Marchwood

Captain Si Macey (RLC), the unit welfare officer from 17 Port and Maritime Regt at Marchwood, Hampshire, explains how a grant has helped to transform an under-used building into a vibrant social hub... “During...