NMFA’s October 2026 update covers MCON, military children’s education, rising TRICARE Young Adult premiums, and advocacy for military families.
October 2026 State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
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TRICARE Young Adult Premiums Are Rising Again: What Military Families Should Know
TRICARE Young Adult premiums are rising in 2027. Learn the new Prime and Select rates, why costs are increasing, and what military families should know.
NMFA Calls for Military Family Priorities in FY27 NDAA
NMFA urges Congress to prioritize military family health care, TRICARE coverage, child care, safe housing, and education in the FY27 NDAA.
Navy Spouse Lara Morris on Building and Sustaining a Career in Nursing
Through six PCS moves and 18 years of military life, Navy spouse Lara Morris shares the challenges, sacrifices, and rewards of building a nursing career.
We Asked. You Answered: What Military Spouses Want the New Commission to Address
Military spouses share what they want the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address, from employment and health care to PCS moves and family support.
The Strength to Begin Again: Jacqueline’s Story as a Military Spouse Nurse
Army spouse nurse Jacqueline Moore shares the realities of rebuilding a healthcare career through 14 PCS moves and nearly three decades of military life.
The Intersection of Caregiving in Military Families
Caring for her children while managing her own illness, one military spouse shares what it means to live at the intersection of caregiving and military life.
Aislinn’s Story: Nursing, Service, and Building a Career in Motion
: Follow Aislinn’s journey as a military spouse nurse balancing career, family, and constant moves while strengthening communities and the healthcare workforce.
Facing The Unknown: Resources for Displaced Military Families
Resources for displaced military families after Middle East evacuations, including healthcare, education, and financial support guidance.
More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community
Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.
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