This edition sees us turn our focus on the benefits and the challenges of overseas postings, especially the importance of being properly prepared before you go.
We talk to families about their experiences of assignments abroad and detail the resources available to help you navigate life far from home.
We also examine some of the effects of deployment and separation on children and partners at home, as well as the serving person.
Our Money & You feature explores the allowances you can claim to cover travel and the extra cost of living abroad.
Overseas Manager Esther looks at the new Integrated Global Defence Network. This is uniting the different support networks under one organisation to standardise and improve service to personnel and families.
Lowdown on life abroad
Teacher Louise is enjoying life in Cyprus. She gives us the lowdown on areas like housing, the climate and the pace of life in our Postcard From feature.
Afghanistan veteran Sarah tells us about moving from life in the Army to helping people deal with their finances. And she offers some handy tips for soldiers preparing for working in civvy street.
Ex-soldier Wesley, whose operational deployments included Herrick and Iraq, describes his journey towards citizenship, helped by the AFF team.
Foreign & Commonwealth Specialist Katherine writes about AFF’s work to bring about change when Service families are disadvantaged by the UK’s visa and immigration rules.
Giveaways
We’ve got some great giveaways in autumn Army&You, including a day on a canal boat for up to 10 people. If camping’s your thing, you could win a three-season sleeping bag worth £161. And how about a beautiful hand embroidered textile hoop to decorate your home?
And this packed edition has all your favourite regulars, including Book Club, BlogSpot and Dandelions.
There’s plenty more to entertain and inform you in autumn Army&You
POSTED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2025