Army&You Magazine

12/06/2026

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is launching a new initiative for organisations titled ‘Together for Service Families’.

It offers the opportunity for serving families effected by separation and relocation to receive support from local authorities and organisations.

If you have experience supporting Army families, register your interest using the link in the shared post.

11/06/2026

The sun seems to have left us in the UK, so why don’t we head somewhere sunnier? ☀️
Brunei is a unique posting with a small but strong military community. Jordan, Grace, Ava, Edie and Ralph have lived in Brunei for seven months and enjoy the unique lifestyle filled with beautiful views and interesting culture.
To hear more about life in Brunei, visit the link in our comments! 🌄

08/06/2026

Are you planning on travelling this summer as a family? If so, there are some things you should know before you go.

Passports that are being used for leisure travel must be kept in date and paid for by the serving person. Check you're properly informed about the rules covering travel to European countries within the Schengen area and the new Entry/Exit system (EES).

Visit the link in our comment section for more information.

05/06/2026

The University of Sunderland has created a course designed with serving personnel, veterans and Armed Forces families in mind.

The Certificate of Higher Education - Health takes a year to complete and provides a pathway into degree level study. It's taught by veterans and reservists, who provide support and understanding for Army families that take part.

To learn more, visit the link in our comment section.

29/05/2026

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has recently awarded nearly £2 million to the Defence Medical Welfare Service to provide more support to bereaved families. The funding will be designated to counselling and emotional care to families who have lost loved ones during service.
To read more about this programme, visit the link in our comments.

28/05/2026

Are you looking for somewhere to go during your summer holidays? Why not save some money and use your Defence Privilege Card. More information available below. ☀️✈️

Looking at booking your dream holiday? ✈️
Your Defence Privilege Card is here to help make your next getaway cheaper.

From family holidays to weekend escapes, there are plenty of travel discounts ready to explore.
Check your app for all the latest offers and start planning your next trip.

27/05/2026

The journey to gaining British citizenship can be challenging, but when you combine this with unexpected postings, it can quickly become overly complicated. 😵‍💫

Stephen Foreman passed his Life in UK test and was due to receive his of citizenship certificate but was suddenly given multiple postings, making his initial ceremony plans obsolete, until AFF stepped in to help. 📱

To read more about Stephen’s experience and how AFF can assist you on your citizenship journey, visit the🔗 in our comment section. ✈️ 👇

26/05/2026

Just two weeks after the birth of their son Rupert and four weeks after moving from her family to Shropshire, Christina's serving husband returned to work. When their second child Florence arrived, they were determined to spend time together as a family.

If you are a new family in the military space, balancing family life alongside work can be overwhelming. To learn how Christina's family has adapted, visit the link in our comments.

22/05/2026

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20/05/2026

Sergeant James Smith, in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, set up a coding club for children to develop a rewarding hobby that opens new learning opportunities. 💻

To get your child involved, visit the 🔗 in our comment section.