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More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate

More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate

May 1, 2024

“I have always worked as a civilian veterinarian on military installations. I never had the desire to work in a full civilian clinic, and I wanted to give back to my community and help the military.”

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More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

Apr 18, 2024

Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.

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Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today

Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today

Apr 11, 2024

Recommendations for enhancing military families’ well-being include improvements in pay, housing, affordable child care, and more.

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NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

Mar 29, 2024

Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.

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DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction

DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction

Mar 12, 2024

NMFA will continue to advocate the extension of access to include all military families struggling with infertility.

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WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

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WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

Jan 22, 2024

Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.

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Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Jan 19, 2024

NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.

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Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program

Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program

Jan 2, 2024

An independent review of TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration is underway and comments from military families are requested by January 11.

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NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included

NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included

Dec 18, 2023

Military Spouse Employment Provisions Include Assistance For Telework, Student Loan Repayment, and Certifications

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Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.

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