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Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

Oct 27, 2025 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release, State of the Military Family

Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

Oct 21, 2025 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release

NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

Sep 30, 2025 | Events-Awards, Featured News, Operation Purple Programs, Press Release, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

National Military Family Association Welcomes New Board Members: April Edrington and Dr. Al Edwards

National Military Family Association Welcomes New Board Members: April Edrington and Dr. Al Edwards

Mar 18, 2025 | Featured News, Press Release

These distinguished leaders bring a wealth of expertise in military family advocacy, development, and health policy and will boost NMFA’s work toward strengthening military families.

NMFA Welcomes Leslie Fautsch to Its Board of Governors

NMFA Welcomes Leslie Fautsch to Its Board of Governors

Feb 4, 2025 | Featured News, Press Release

The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Fautsch to its Board of Governors.

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.

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Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

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