Congress has passed the FY 2026 NDAA, bringing pay raises, child care support, education benefits, and PCS improvements for military families.
DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results Are In: What We Know So Far
DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey reveals declining spouse support, financial struggles, anxiety, and the impact on family and military readiness.
Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission
The “Charity Challenge” project at Wadsworth Middle School inspires students to advocate for causes such as supporting military families.
FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families
NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.
Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families
The FY 2025 NDAA agreement includes provisions for military families on compensation, child care access, spouse support, and BNA.
A Letter to President Trump
We count on you to ensure that our service members and their families are supported by the policies and legislation they need to keep serving our nation.
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.
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.
It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Military families have a new option to ease the cost of child care, and now is the time to sign up!
What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown
While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.














