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Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking

Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking

Mar 16, 2026

Learn about five key health care bills affecting military families, including IVF coverage, TRICARE young adult eligibility, prenatal care flexibility, women’s health access, and improved Military Health System accountability.

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NMFA Condemns Removal of IVF Coverage for Military Families in Final FY26 NDAA

NMFA Condemns Removal of IVF Coverage for Military Families in Final FY26 NDAA

Dec 9, 2025

NMFA expresses deep disappointment as Congress removes IVF coverage from the FY26 NDAA, urging equitable fertility care for military families.

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Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

Oct 27, 2025

Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.

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Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Oct 23, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.

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NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

Sep 30, 2025

NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

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Advocating for Military Families: NMFA and The American Legion Co-Host Congressional Briefing

Advocating for Military Families: NMFA and The American Legion Co-Host Congressional Briefing

Apr 28, 2025

NMFA and The American Legion co-hosted a congressional briefing to advocate for military families’ quality of life, highlighting key legislative wins and ongoing challenges in support of national security.

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Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Apr 16, 2024

Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.

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How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

Jul 11, 2022

Stories of parents, educators, and advocates for equal education to help make your child’s next school transition as smooth as possible.

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April State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA CEO Besa Pinchotti shares updates on displaced military families, Operation Purple opportunities for military kids, and upcoming military spouse advocacy on Capitol Hill.

Aislinn’s Story: Nursing, Service, and Building a Career in Motion

: Follow Aislinn’s journey as a military spouse nurse balancing career, family, and constant moves while strengthening communities and the healthcare workforce.

How to Help Military Families Right Now

Military life moves fast. Right now, families across the country — and around the world — are navigating deployments, displacement, and uncertainty that most Americans aren’t seeing. Here’s what’s happening, and what you can do about it.

Facing The Unknown: Resources for Displaced Military Families

Resources for displaced military families after Middle East evacuations, including healthcare, education, and financial support guidance.

Military Families & Immigration Policy: Protecting Those Who Serve

Military families face growing immigration challenges despite their service and sacrifice. Why policy changes threaten readiness, recruitment, and national values.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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