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AFF has expanded its Board of Trustees by welcoming three new members – James Banks, Julia Rogers and Nikki Scarr.

Time apart is an inevitable part of Army life. In this edition of Army&You we look at some of the support available to Army families managing periods of separation caused by exercises and operational tours, as well as during times of weekly commuting.

Our staff here at the Army Families Federation have been out and about highlighting the work we do on behalf of Army families.

In June, the Ask AFF Roadshow visited Northern Ireland, where we spoke to the chain of command, serving personnel and families in Lisburn and Aldergrove.

Last-minute change is part and parcel of Army life – and planning for the future can be tricky at times. In this edition, we look at coping with the unexpected and examine avenues of support when things don’t quite go to plan.

AFF joined a families’ policies roundtable meeting, chaired by Major General Paul Griffiths, the Army’s Director of Personnel, to discuss the issues affecting serving personnel and their families.

AFF was recently invited to present to new recruits and support staff at the Training Centre Pirbright during a charity briefing day. The aim was to raise awareness of what AFF does and how we can help personnel and their families as they embark on their Service journey.