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Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

May 16, 2023

Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.

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I’ll Be There for You: Military Spouse Friendships

I’ll Be There for You: Military Spouse Friendships

May 11, 2023

Military Spouses share a collective experience in the military journey which is made stronger through friendship.

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National Military Family Association State of the Military Family Summit 2023

National Military Family Association State of the Military Family Summit 2023

Apr 27, 2023

From military spouses advocating for policy change to military teens discussing how growing up in a military family shaped their idea of service, the event highlighted the importance of service both in and out of uniform.

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How to Use the GI Bill as a Dependent

How to Use the GI Bill as a Dependent

Apr 23, 2023

Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred to spouses or dependent children after meeting certain eligibility requirements.

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Donor Spotlight: Fisher House Foundation

Donor Spotlight: Fisher House Foundation

Apr 18, 2023

Since 2008, Fisher House Foundation has supported 2,300 military spouses through NMFA’s Military Spouse Education and Employment Program.

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How WIC and SNAP Can Help Your Military Family

How WIC and SNAP Can Help Your Military Family

Apr 9, 2023

Learn more about federal nutrition assistance programs, SNAP and WIC, and how they can be a resource for military families.

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Donor Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Project

Donor Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Project

Mar 22, 2023

Wounded Warrior Project stands out as the longest contributing partner of NMFA’s Operation Purple Program, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 

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Women’s History Month: Women in Service and the Military Family Community

Women’s History Month: Women in Service and the Military Family Community

Feb 28, 2023

At NMFA, we have been honored to work alongside such change-makers throughout our organization’s history —service women, military spouses, and the women who make up our military community.

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NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations

NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations

Feb 27, 2023

In a recent letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin we urged DoD to implement a universal Pre-K program at OCONUS DoDEA schools.

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Tax Season Tips for Military Families

Tax Season Tips for Military Families

Feb 20, 2023

We are officially in the 2023 tax season. We’ve assembled a list of tips that can serve as an operational order for coordinated tax filing. 

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