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It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Nov 20, 2023

Military families have a new option to ease the cost of child care, and now is the time to sign up!

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A Big Surprise for One Military Family this Veteran’s Day

A Big Surprise for One Military Family this Veteran’s Day

Nov 13, 2023

CBS wanted to know if we knew a military family that deserved a special honor this Veteran’s Day. The Starrs were in for a huge surprise.

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More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

Nov 1, 2023

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

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C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti

C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti

Oct 20, 2023

Besa Pinchotti, CEO of the National Military Family Association is back with her October CEO Chat. Find out what she has to say.

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There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

Oct 5, 2023

Senator Tuberville continues to block promotions. NMFA is asking Senate Majority Leader to bring the nominations to the floor for a vote.

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What Can You Expect from the Veterans Administration (VA) in a Shutdown?

What Can You Expect from the Veterans Administration (VA) in a Shutdown?

Sep 28, 2023

While we don’t yet have guidance from DoD, here’s what we know from VA.

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Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

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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

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’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes

Sep 15, 2023

NMFA recognizes David Nokes as a valuable ally to military families and a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

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NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Edith Smith

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Edith Smith

Sep 7, 2023

NMFA recognizes Edith Smith as a pioneer in the advocacy work of military families and as a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

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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.

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