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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.
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.
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.
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.
Donor Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project stands out as the longest contributing partner of NMFA’s Operation Purple Program, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax
The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.
FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses
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.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Military Families May Qualify Thanks to This Limited Time Waiver
There are four main requirements to take advantage of the PSLF and erase your student loan debt. Find out what they are.
Act Now: Speak Up for Military Spouses
The Michigan Legislature passed the Uniformed Service Member Absentee Ballot Act, which aims to ease the voting process for those serving in the U.S.
Military Families, Advocates Urge White House Conference on Hunger to Address Their Concerns on Food Insecurity
According to the Department of Defense, an unacceptable 24% of military families are food insecure – there is a food pantry on or near every single US military base.
The Call of Duty That Impacts Military Families: A Permanent Change of Station
At NMFA, we know the importance of easy access to resources as you navigate a PCS, and we are here to help.
From Military Child to Military Spouse – How Patriot Day Serves as a Pledge to Remember
For me, the events of September 11, 2001, will always be remembered as the day my high school teacher spoke of—the day you will never forget.
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