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A Different Kind of December: What This Holiday Season Looks Like for Military Families

A Different Kind of December: What This Holiday Season Looks Like for Military Families

Dec 8, 2025 | Blog, Deployment, Financial Security, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS, State of the Military Family

Discover what the holidays truly look like for military families and share your own story about how your family is navigating this December.

When Service Becomes a Way of Life: A Veterans Day Reflection on Purpose

When Service Becomes a Way of Life: A Veterans Day Reflection on Purpose

Nov 10, 2025 | Events-Awards, Featured News, Leaving the Military, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, State of the Military Family

A Veterans Day reflection on what it means to carry the spirit of service into every chapter of life.

Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2025 | Blog, Events-Awards, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment, State of the Military Family

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Oct 23, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, State of the Military Family

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

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

Oct 21, 2025 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release

NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

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December State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA’s 2025 Congressional Reception honored bipartisan leaders advancing policies that strengthen military families, including efforts to expand TRICARE coverage for IVF and reproductive care.

A Night of Service and Gratitude: NMFA Hosts 2025 Congressional Reception

NMFA honored congressional leaders and board members at its 2025 Congressional Reception, celebrating a shared commitment to strengthening military families.

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

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

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