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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 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

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

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

Jan 19, 2024 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

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

There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

Oct 5, 2023 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouse Education/Employment

Senator Tuberville continues to block promotions. NMFA is asking Senate Majority Leader to bring the nominations to the floor for a vote.

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

Aug 28, 2023 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Wounded Caregivers

NMFA makes a lasting impact on military kids with Operation Purple Camp! See why campers, Lucas and Myah, say it is awesome.

NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families

NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families

Aug 21, 2023 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News

NMFA provides its thoughts on the current state of the NDAA with a letter to conferees as the House and Senate move to finalize it.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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