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C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti
Besa Pinchotti, CEO of the National Military Family Association is kicking off our very first CEO Chat. Find out what she has to say.
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.
NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Military Family Programs
Our work in 2022 continued to bring greater recognition that military family well-being is a key component of force readiness.
How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses
Find out how two military spouses braved the fear of being a ‘new spouse on the block’ and opened their hearts to service.
NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Advocacy
In 2022 we were laser focused on military family wellbeing, ending military food insecurity, and enhancing financial security.
Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?
As an active duty Army soldier, it can be challenging to plan date nights or long trips with my spouse and family.
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.