10 Things Military Families Don’t Do Well
I love my culture and others who share it with me. We're an amazing bunch of folks who are connected by service to the country and commitment to our loved one in uniform. And so, in the interest of being fair and balanced, and in honor of all the military families newly relocated to our Red River area, I've come up with a list of 10 things military families DON'T do well. (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)
Accessing Mental Health Care
Military life comes with challenges that sometimes require military family members to seek help for them or their family members. Military families and service members, who need assistance with deployment-related stress and relationships—as well as more serious issues such as depression—have several options for help. (More)
Additional Support
In this page: Learn about additional resources for survivors, including those at the state level. (More)
Adoption
In this page: You have decided to share your lives with a child through adoption. How do you start the process? (More)
Advocacy in Action: Using the Community Toolkit
As a new Volunteer, I recently attended a training session to learn more about my role as a Volunteer. The training also included how to use the Community Toolkit. It was an exciting afternoon as I gathered with other new Volunteers and we brainstormed how we could begin to advocate for military families within our communities. (More)
Association Brings Military Families’ Concerns to Capitol Hill
Government Relations Director Kathleen Moakler spoke on behalf of the Association and used the opportunity to present the feedback we heard from military families in response to the now-averted government shutdown. “Last week was a rough week for military families when they experienced unnecessary additional stress as the budget debate raged,” said Ms. Moakler. “We hope that we never have to experience this type of impending crisis again.” (More)
Association Shares Military Families’ Concerns with Congress
On three occasions so far this spring, the National Military Family Association has been invited to testify before Congress and voice the needs and concerns of military families on Capitol Hill. (More)
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Helping Parents Feel Connected to the Military Community
From time to time, new service members bring their parents and/or siblings to pre-deployment events. This is a great way to educate their families by exposing them to military culture, other military families, and to hear about the resources available to service members. (More)
Care From Civilian Providers
In this page: To have a robust network of care, the Department of Defense contracts with companies to build networks of civilian hospitals, clinics, and doctors to provide additional services to TRICARE beneficiaries. (More)
