The British Army is one of the country’s most mum-friendly employers, according to work-life balance charity Working Families. The Service was named joint winner in the “best for working mothers” category of the organisation’s Best Practice Awards – thanks to its commitment to gender equality and initiatives such as the parents and breastfeeding networks. Other… Read More
An online initiative to help military dependants find work is going from strength to strengthdespite the disruption caused by Covid. The Forces Families Jobs website, which offers training and employment opportunities for partners and offspring of Service personnel, was set up in September 2019, some six months before the pandemic brought normal life to a… Read More
Introduction Military Spouse Day or Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States. Background Many United States citizens take this day to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of spouses of their Armed Forces. Each year, the US President normally commemorates this day with a ceremonial… Read More
More people are turning to online dating services to help find connections in the ranks of the military. Not only are the people on these dating sites from various branches, but they understand the commitment and sacrifice that comes with serving. The Uniformdating.com army dating website is an example of a military-only matchmaking site that… Read More
An initiative dedicated to those raising children has just added its 3,000th member – and is continuing to grow. The popular Army Parents’ Network (APN), based around a closed Facebook group, aims to give those looking after youngsters support, help and advice. It also offers some handy hints on day-to-day issues. How Does it Work?… Read More
What is a Personal Status Category? Formerly known as marital status, the purpose of a personal status category (PStat Cat) is to determine entitlement to benefits. What are the Levels of PStat Cat? Personnel can be placed into one of five categories, as outlined below: PStat Cat 1: Those in PStat Cat 1 will meet… Read More
Dating someone that is in the military, or dating while in the military, can be challenging. There is the constant threat of being shipped out and always some mystery involved as to where your loved ones are going. However, that does not mean you cannot have a great and enjoyable dating experience. This site has… Read More
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