As the U.S. faces a potential government shutdown on October 1, here’s what military families can expect regarding pay, services, and support.
The U.S. is Heading for a Government Shutdown. What Does it Mean for Military Families?
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Military Family Guide: What Are You Seeing This School Year in Special Education and Accommodations?
What are you seeing this school year? Tell us how your family is navigating school transitions, IEPs, and accommodations so we can lift up your story.
NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients
NMFA and Fisher House Foundation honor military spouses with scholarships that empower their education, careers, and resilience while strengthening military families and communities.
August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Honor 9/11, support military families, and take action to ensure they receive equal access to IVF through the FY 2026 NDAA.
From Dreams to Degrees: One Scholarship Recipient’s Story
Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.
2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer
Military families like the Johansens face rising costs, confusion, and stress amid abrupt PCS changes and the collapse of the HomeSafe contract.
More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams
Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.
July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
NMFA is advocating in Washington and supporting military families through every challenge—from policy change to Operation Purple Camp, now celebrating 70,000 campers worldwide.
House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support
A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.
Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families
President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.
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