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50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

Jan 23, 2023 | Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Money/Budget/Benefits, Survivors

The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.

FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses

FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses

Dec 21, 2022 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, EFMP/Special Needs, Featured News, Health Care, Spouse Education/Employment, Survivors

The Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 NDAA and sent it to the President for his signature. There was some good news for military families.

How Military Families Can Fill the Empty Seat at the Holiday Table

How Military Families Can Fill the Empty Seat at the Holiday Table

Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Marriage/Divorce, Military Kids, Military Teens, Survivors

Alongside NMFA, there are other organizations that pour efforts into making the holidays more special for military families.

Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Military Families

Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Military Families

May 27, 2022 | Blog, Military Kids, Survivors

For those who are forced to live every day in remembrance, it’s not “Happy Memorial Day!” or “Thank you for your service” day.

Every Day Is Memorial Day For Some

Every Day Is Memorial Day For Some

May 27, 2021 | Blog, Featured News, Survivors

Memorial Day was created to secure the legacy and remembrance of those American service members who sacrificed their lives. Let us never forget.

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Shutdown Impact Series: Healthcare Uncertainty for Military Families

Military families share how the government shutdown is disrupting access to health care, TRICARE services, and vital medical support.

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

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

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