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.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Guide for Military Families
Discover four essential estate planning steps for military families and explore NMFA’s checklist to help you get started protecting your loved ones.
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.
In Honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families
Honor Gold Star mothers and families by remembering the lives behind the gold star and the enduring love, grief, and legacy carried by surviving military families.
From the Kitchen Table to Action
Explore key takeaways from NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit and how military families, researchers, and advocates are turning challenges into action.
Patriot Day, 25 Years Later: When Memory Becomes Legacy
Twenty-five years after September 11, we reflect on the lives lost, the service that followed, and the military families who carried its legacy forward.
September 2026 State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, NMFA honors those we lost, those who served, and the military families who carried the weight of war.
Called to Care: When Nursing Meets Military Life
Follow military spouse nurse Virginia Abernathy as she navigates PCS moves, career disruption, and building a nursing career that moves with military life.
National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry
Military family grief can surface through moves, deployments, caregiving, and transition. Learn how naming loss can help families find support.
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