State of the Military Family®
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About the 2024 State of the Military Family® Summit
The National Military Family Association’s annual State of the Military Family Summit brings together senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members to address the unique challenges of military life. In 2024, this high-profile event explored the price of service, the financial challenges military family members face, and the implications of financial stress on their wellbeing and our nation.
Past presenters and keynotes include:
General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Mrs. Hollyanne Milley; General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Mrs. Ellyn Dunford; VADM Raquel Bono, former Director, Defense Health Agency; The Honorable Mike McCord, former Under Secretary of Defense & Chief Financial Officer; The Honorable Brad Carson, former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness; former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden; and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard Myers; First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, The Honorable Miguel Cardona, 12th US Secretary of Education, Johnnie Johnson, Former NFL All-Pro and Founder of Moving Families Foundation, Patricia M. “Patty” Barron, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Hilary Fordwich; Sharene Brown, Spouse of the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Scott Weiss, Catalest
State of the Military Family®
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military-connected kids growing up in a home with a disabled veteran
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State of the Military Family Summits
October State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
NMFA calls on Congress to protect military families from pay disruptions and uphold their commitment to those who serve.
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.
The U.S. is Heading for a Government Shutdown. What Does it Mean for Military Families?
As the U.S. faces a potential government shutdown on October 1, here’s what military families can expect regarding pay, services, and support.