Military Family News
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NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit Examines the Cost of Service
The event was full of military spouses sharing their wisdom, asking hard questions, and offering suggestions on how we can support them.

More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support
Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.

Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming
Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.

Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today
Recommendations for enhancing military families’ well-being include improvements in pay, housing, affordable child care, and more.

Together We’re Stronger®: Brandon Boswell
“I can’t fully comprehend what military families go through, but I’ve lived here a long time and had a lot of military friends come and go. I’m just grateful for their sacrifices.”

NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One
Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.

DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction
NMFA will continue to advocate the extension of access to include all military families struggling with infertility.

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition
Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families
Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024
NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.