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FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

Jan 3, 2025 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Health Care, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.

December 2024 Video Newsletter: Shutdown Averted

December 2024 Video Newsletter: Shutdown Averted

Dec 20, 2024 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters

Congress has passed two major pieces of legislation impacting military families: the annual defense spending bill and a package that averts a shutdown and continues funding the government.

Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Dec 9, 2024 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release

The FY 2025 NDAA agreement includes provisions for military families on compensation, child care access, spouse support, and BNA.

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

A list you don’t have to check twice! Our top five tips to help military families navigate financial challenges during the holiday season.

November 2024 Video Newsletter

November 2024 Video Newsletter

Nov 25, 2024 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters

NMFA celebrates 55 years of strengthening military families, launches a grassroots advocacy campaign, and kicks off Giving Tuesday.

Military Families, America Needs You

Military Families, America Needs You

Nov 6, 2024 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens

We’re reaching out to President Trump today to make sure he puts military families’ needs at the top of his agenda.

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August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

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

From Dreams to Degrees: One Scholarship Recipient’s Story

Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.

Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever

Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.

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