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Congress Addresses Military Food Insecurity, Basic Needs Allowance in NDAA
Congress has taken a huge step to address food insecurity among military families in the annual defense bill.
Every Day Is Memorial Day For Some
Memorial Day was created to secure the legacy and remembrance of those American service members who sacrificed their lives. Let us never forget.
The National Military Family Association Names Besa Pinchotti Executive Director and CEO
The National Military Family Association Board of Governors is delighted to announce Besa Pinchotti as the Association’s new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Do They Even Want to be Appreciated?
On a day when it should be all about them, military spouses say there’s something more special to celebrate: their fellow spouses.
Military Kids Deserve Better: End TRICARE Young Adult
Military kids are aging out of TRICARE at age 21 (23 if enrolled in college) and TRICARE Young Adult has a high price tag.
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 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,...