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There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block
Senator Tuberville continues to block promotions. NMFA is asking Senate Majority Leader to bring the nominations to the floor for a vote.

What Can You Expect from the Veterans Administration (VA) in a Shutdown?
While we don’t yet have guidance from DoD, here’s what we know from VA.

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk
Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown
While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes
NMFA recognizes David Nokes as a valuable ally to military families and a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Edith Smith
NMFA recognizes Edith Smith as a pioneer in the advocacy work of military families and as a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Senator Tammy Duckworth
NMFA recognizes Senator Tammy Duckworth as a champion of military families and recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023
NMFA makes a lasting impact on military kids with Operation Purple Camp! See why campers, Lucas and Myah, say it is awesome.

NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families
NMFA provides its thoughts on the current state of the NDAA with a letter to conferees as the House and Senate move to finalize it.

OPC Impact Stories – July 2023
Operation Purple Camp impacts military kids in some of the best ways. Listen to Evelyn and Kendall talk about their experiences.