What’s In Store for Military Families in 2013?
February 15, 2012
Since last summer’s debt ceiling debate and the passage of the Budget Control Act, we’ve known the Department of Defense (DoD) would be forced to find cuts of almost $500 billion over the next ten years. On Monday, February 13, we learned where the first cuts would be made as the administration released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13). (More)
Attention! Walgreens is no longer in the TRICARE Network
January 11, 2012
Walgreens is no longer a part of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network as of January 1, 2012. Beneficiaries impacted include those who are currently using Walgreens to fill their medication prescriptions or those who occasionally use Walgreens for services, such as a seasonal flu shot. (More)
5 Ways to Save in 2012
January 5, 2012
Did you set a New Year’s resolution to save money, reduce your debt, or spend less? Here are 5 suggestions to help military families save in 2012: (More)
Thank You for Sharing Your Holiday Traditions
January 4, 2012
For military families constantly on the move, holiday traditions are a way to bring the comforts of home around the world with them. Maybe it’s watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, cheering on the big game, piling marshmallows on hot chocolate, decorating the house with lights, or setting a place at the holiday table for a deployed family member. No matter what your tradition might be, we appreciate you sharing your moments with us. (More)
What Are Your Goals for 2012?
January 3, 2012
It's a new year, and a new beginning for many. Did you make a New Year's resolution this year? What would you like to accomplish? What are your hopes for this new year? (More)
2012 Association Issues and Actions
December 15, 2011
Our Association believes the Federal government has an inherent responsibility to provide support for military families and to ensure the readiness of the service member. To address the challenges facing our Nation and its military families this year, our Association has identified critical priorities. (More)
President Says Troops Coming Home From Iraq
October 21, 2011
As military family members ourselves, the National Military Family Association rejoices with the families of the service members who will be returning from Iraq by the end of the year. We’ve all experienced that wonderful homecoming, the relief of stress as we realize our loved one is out of danger, and the hope of resuming a “normal” family life. But, while this may seem like the end of the war for many Americans, that’s just not so for military families. We know service members and their families will keep serving, sacrificing, and dealing with deployments to dangerous places. (More)
Your Commissary and Exchange Benefits are in Jeopardy
October 18, 2011
Recent activities by Congress threaten to eliminate the saving you get when you shop at the Commissary. If passed, these actions could also significantly reduce the money set aside to pay for MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreations) activities for military families. (More)
New TRICARE Prime Enrollees See Premium Increase
October 3, 2011
Beneficiaries may be hearing about changes to the enrollment fee for TRICARE Prime. Right now only military retirees that are just enrolling for the first time will be impacted by the increase in the annual fee. Fee increases for military retirees already enrolled in TRICARE Prime will occur next year. Here is the information being released by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA). (More)
Helping military families is as easy as…
April 1, 2011
In communities all over the world, military families are living a unique lifestyle in order to serve our country alongside their service member. It can be difficult for civilians to understand this lifestyle and to figure out their role in helping military families in a time of need. (More)
