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Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results
NMFA’s 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey provides the latest research and insights into the significant mental health, financial, and emotional challenges faced by military-connected teens and how they overcome them.

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey
Marine Corps spouse Leila Welton Punelli reflects on how her global upbringing has shaped her ability to balance military life and personal goals.

Military Families Should Consider Estate Planning This National Estate Planning Awareness Week
NMFA and LifeLegacy can help you safeguard your assets, protect your loved ones, and create a lasting legacy. Plan for the future now.

Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families
NMFA, alongside other Military and Veteran Service Organizations, push for expanding access to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for military families.

More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive
Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.

Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families
A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.

Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids
Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time
Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.

Honor Their Service by Voting This November
As military families prepare to vote, we have guidance about registering and casting ballots and DoD’s guidelines on political activities.

Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families
Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.