Military Family News

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families
Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.

I’ll Be There for You: Military Spouse Friendships
Military Spouses share a collective experience in the military journey which is made stronger through friendship.

Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience
Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.

Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month: Military Families Share Their Story
Asian American and Pacific Islanders have a rich history in the military that stems from generational service to inspired service.

National Military Family Association State of the Military Family Summit 2023
From military spouses advocating for policy change to military teens discussing how growing up in a military family shaped their idea of service, the event highlighted the importance of service both in and out of uniform.

TRICARE Young Adult: Is It Right for Your Child
The cost of Tricare Young Adult health insurance has military families paying higher premiums than their civilian counterparts. We are pushing for change.

How to Use the GI Bill as a Dependent
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred to spouses or dependent children after meeting certain eligibility requirements.

Donor Spotlight: Fisher House Foundation
Since 2008, Fisher House Foundation has supported 2,300 military spouses through NMFA’s Military Spouse Education and Employment Program.

Family Readiness Groups: 6 Things Military Families Should Know
FRGs provide spouses and families a ‘built-in’ network for friendship, understanding, connection, and so much more.

How WIC and SNAP Can Help Your Military Family
Learn more about federal nutrition assistance programs, SNAP and WIC, and how they can be a resource for military families.