You’ll discover the latest edition of Army&You looks a little different when it drops through the letterbox, it’s now packed with even more features and information to help you in your Army life.
We take readers through what’s happened since the MOD bought back more than 36,000 military homes from Annington and we discuss its plans for the future, detailed in the Defence Housing Strategy.
Spouses and partners tell us their experiences of SFA over the years – the good, the bad and the ugly. They also show us what they’ve done to make their SFA feel more homely.
AFF Overseas Manager Esther finds out about life in Sennelager since the drawdown of British Forces Germany, while Grace and Jordan describe their experience on assignment in Brunei.
And Evgenia gives us her perspective from Ukraine, as the wife of a soldier defending his country against the Russian invasion.
Telling your stories
Alistair talks about life as a male spouse and the challenge of being just on the outside of what can feel like an exclusive community.
An overseas posting helped Claire rediscover herself. In the UK she was juggling work and solo parenting during the week. But in Kenya she was able to enjoy life more with her husband and daughter and step back onto the athletics track for the first time since becoming a mum.
Army child Kayleigh describes watching the sacrifices her mum made following her dad on postings and holding the fort while he was deployed. The experience stayed with her when she started her own business.
Win an iPad or AirPods
This summer we’re changing the way Army&You is distributed. In future you’ll need to sign up to receive your free copy through the door three times a year. To be in with a chance of winning an iPad or a pair of AirPods, all you need to do is sign up at aff.org.uk
Giveaways
As always, we’ve got some great giveaways. How about an overnight stay for two in a 16-century hotel in Shakespeare country, with breakfast and a two-course dinner included?
Five readers can snap up a copy of Pork Pie Pandemonium by ‘cosy crime’ writer and ex-Army captain Steve Higgs. And one reader will win a £50 voucher towards artwork by former Royal Navy officer Gillian Jones.
There’s plenty more to discover in spring Army&You.
