NMFA expresses deep disappointment as Congress removes IVF coverage from the FY26 NDAA, urging equitable fertility care for military families.
Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore
Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.
Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results
NMFA’s 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey provides the latest research and insights into the significant mental health, financial, and emotional challenges faced by military-connected teens and how they overcome them.
Honoring a Legacy: A Devout Advocate for Military Families
Linda Ruth Hatcher, a longtime NMFA supporter, is remembered as a devoted advocate and champion for military families.
WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families
Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.
NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Senator Tammy Duckworth
NMFA recognizes Senator Tammy Duckworth as a champion of military families and recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.
2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results: Shocked but Not Surprised
The results reflected what we’ve been telling DoD for years – military families are resilient, but they need more support.
Military Families, Advocates Urge White House Conference on Hunger to Address Their Concerns on Food Insecurity
According to the Department of Defense, an unacceptable 24% of military families are food insecure – there is a food pantry on or near every single US military base.












