Military Family News
Income Loss, Unemployment, and Loss of Childcare: The Military Family in Pandemic America
Thousands of military families report staggering losses in income, employment, and childcare.
Military Families Need Access to Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Now
Military Families Need Access to Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Now If you’re a military family with young children, chances are you’re well-acquainted with the child care crisis our nation is currently experiencing. You may even be encountering long...
Ahead of the Game: Giving Military Families More “Wins” in 2021
NMFA is committed to continue our mission to strengthen and empower the 2.6 million military family members in 2021. Find out how.
2020: The Year of the Resilient Military Family
Here are a few things NMFA did in 2020 to ensure America’s military families can live the dream they protect for all of us.
Military Families Experience Eating Disorders, Too
Military families may be at a higher risk for eating disorders, but TRICARE’s support options might not be enough. Tell us your story.
Credit Monitoring Services for Military Families
Service Members are three times more likely to have their identity stolen than civilians. Don’t let it happen to your military family.
Congress Excludes Aid to Address Military Hunger in NDAA
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021, which did not include the proposed Military Family Basic Needs Allowance.
Military Spouses Honored by NMFA and Fisher House Foundation
Military Spouses Honored by NMFA and Fisher House Foundation “One of our best assets as military spouses is our ability to pivot at a moment’s notice.” Tara Smith speaks from experience. She is in the final year of earning her Master’s in Social Work, works full time,...
From Pay to Health Care, Here’s What’s In the New NDAA For Military Families
Military families have plenty of good news in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, although the Basic Needs Allowance wasn’t included.
Inexpensive Holiday Crafts for Military Families
Grab some paper, popcorn, and hot cocoa and try these easy DIY crafts that will have your military family in the holiday spirit in time!
