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Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Sep 22, 2025

The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.

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NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients

NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients

Sep 19, 2025

NMFA and Fisher House Foundation honor military spouses with scholarships that empower their education, careers, and resilience while strengthening military families and communities.

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August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Sep 11, 2025

Honor 9/11, support military families, and take action to ensure they receive equal access to IVF through the FY 2026 NDAA.

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Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Aug 18, 2025

Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.

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Extending TRICARE Coverage for Young Adult Dependents to Age 26

Extending TRICARE Coverage for Young Adult Dependents to Age 26

Aug 12, 2025

Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.

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2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

Aug 3, 2025

Military families like the Johansens face rising costs, confusion, and stress amid abrupt PCS changes and the collapse of the HomeSafe contract.

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July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Jul 15, 2025

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.

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House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

Jul 13, 2025

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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Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Jul 8, 2025

President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.

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Pregnancy Should Qualify: Let Military Moms Choose Their Care

Pregnancy Should Qualify: Let Military Moms Choose Their Care

Jun 23, 2025

Military families face barriers to prenatal care because pregnancy isn’t a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event. Learn how legislation can change that and how you can help.

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