Army&You Magazine

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.

20/05/2026

Its foster care fortnight! Find out how former soldier Paul became a foster carer after more than 30 years’ service, using his skills from his time in the Army to support young people. 🙌

This is Fostering - Paul's story ✨

During Foster Care Fortnight we’ll be sharing experiences from across the fostering community to highlight the skills and dedication it takes to be a foster carer, and celebrate the many different forms a family can take. 💡

A few years ago Paul faced a big question when he left the Army – what do I do next? He served for 30 years, but as someone active and on the go, Paul knew he needed to find purpose in his next chapter.

Having spent some time as a youth worker, he felt himself naturally drawn towards foster care. Paul now cares for a 10-year-old boy on a long-term basis, and says fostering has enhanced his own life as much as it has for the children he looks after.

Paul is also actively involved in the fostering community. He takes part in a men’s foster carer group and recently launching a men’s walking group to support fathers and fellow foster carers and boost men’s mental health. 👏 He's also making it his mission to encourage other single men to consider fostering too!

Paul has shared his experiences with us this Foster Care Fortnight – read the full article here:

https://bit.ly/4dcaCXa

19/05/2026

Six years ago, British troops in Germany were scaled back. Despite this, the resident families in Sennelager are still supported by the NATO Support and Training Centre. ✈️

Families in Sennelager praise the beauty and culture of Germany, which provide a backdrop for a variety of activities for Army families, despite the changes to the community dynamic. 🗺

To read more about Army life in Sennelager, visit the link in our comment section.

15/05/2026

If you work for yourself, it can be an isolating experience - but it doesn’t have to be. Founder of the Milspo network Jess Sands has created a social community for solo working, so you can create a business that thrives in the military world. 👩‍💻
To learn more about what Milspo network can provide for you, such as resources, online events and courses, visit the link in our comment section. 👇