Military Family News
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The U.S. Government is Shutdown. What Does This Mean for Military Families?
The October 1 government shutdown threatens military pay and disrupts vital services for families.
NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference
NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.
Military Family Guide: What Are You Seeing This School Year in Special Education and Accommodations?
What are you seeing this school year? Tell us how your family is navigating school transitions, IEPs, and accommodations so we can lift up your story.
Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters
The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.
NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients
NMFA and Fisher House Foundation honor military spouses with scholarships that empower their education, careers, and resilience while strengthening military families and communities.
More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education
Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.
August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Honor 9/11, support military families, and take action to ensure they receive equal access to IVF through the FY 2026 NDAA.
From Dreams to Degrees: One Scholarship Recipient’s Story
Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.
Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.
More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work
Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.