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Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouses

Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.

More Than A Spouse: Creating Connections to Empower Others

More Than A Spouse: Creating Connections to Empower Others

May 16, 2024 | Featured News, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment, Spouses

Army spouse Vince Afaisen, leverages technology and culinary skills to empower and build connections among military spouses.

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment, Spouses

A military kid, military spouse, and military family champion, Joanne Holbrook Patton continues to inspire us today.

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

Sep 26, 2023 | Child Care, Featured News, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouses

While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.

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NMFA calls on Congress to protect military families from pay disruptions and uphold their commitment to those who serve.

When the Government Shuts Down, Military Families Feel the Impact

No family who serves our nation should have to worry about a missed paycheck. Together, we can help protect their stability and peace of mind.

The President says Troops will get paid on October 15. What can Military Families Expect?

Who, how much, and when will military families see their mid-month paychecks? NMFA finds out.

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