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How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student

How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student

Aug 4, 2024 | Featured News, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits

Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.

More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations

More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations

Jul 10, 2024 | Featured News, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.

Beat the Heat with PBS and Watch A Capitol Fourth Tonight!

Beat the Heat with PBS and Watch A Capitol Fourth Tonight!

Jul 4, 2024 | Events-Awards, Featured News

Today, we celebrate America’s 248th Birthday at the 44th Annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth concert LIVE from the West Lawn of the Capitol.

What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens

What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens

Jun 17, 2024 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Operation Purple Programs

A new warning from the Surgeon General looks at the dangers of social media for teens. But for military teens, can it also help?

Will You Join Us? It Only Takes Five Minutes to Support Military Families in a Big Way

Will You Join Us? It Only Takes Five Minutes to Support Military Families in a Big Way

Jun 12, 2024 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment

Military families always answer our nation’s call, and it’s time for Congress to show that they fully understand their sacrifices.

More Than A Spouse: From Air Force to Space Force and Beyond Home

More Than A Spouse: From Air Force to Space Force and Beyond Home

Jun 4, 2024 | EFMP/Special Needs, Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse

Mary Bell shares her journey as an Air Force Reservist, Space Force spouse, mom, and resource to women veterans and military family communities.

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More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

NMFA is advocating in Washington and supporting military families through every challenge—from policy change to Operation Purple Camp, now celebrating 70,000 campers worldwide.

House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.

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