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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 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release, State of the Military Family

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

From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses

Discover how military families navigate life after service through planning, connection, and shared purpose.

National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

Oct 3, 2025 | Blog, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Survivors

Discover why estate planning is essential for military families. Learn the first steps, key resources, and how NMFA supports your future security.

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

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

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

Aug 3, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

Military families like the Johansens face rising costs, confusion, and stress amid abrupt PCS changes and the collapse of the HomeSafe contract.

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

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

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

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

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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