While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.
What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown
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New Proposal Could Impact Military Spouse Employment
The National Military Family Association advocates for policy changes to alleviate the problem of military spouse unemployment.
Act Now: Speak Up for Military Spouses
The Michigan Legislature passed the Uniformed Service Member Absentee Ballot Act, which aims to ease the voting process for those serving in the U.S.
From One Military Spouse to Another: I Appreciate You
A running joke, at least in my circle, is the only people who remember it’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day are military spouses themselves.
2022 State of the Military Family Summit
The key takeaway from this event: we need to listen to our military teens and collaborate with them to enable their successes in life.
Congress Excludes Aid to Address Military Hunger in NDAA
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021, which did not include the proposed Military Family Basic Needs Allowance.
Military Spouses Honored by NMFA and Fisher House Foundation
Military Spouses Honored by NMFA and Fisher House Foundation “One of our best assets as military spouses is our ability to pivot at a moment’s notice.” Tara Smith speaks from experience. She is in the final year of earning her Master’s in Social Work, works full time,...
Military Spouses and Professional Licenses: An Unsolvable Game?
Military spouses hoping to transfer their professional licenses say the process can feel like a scrambled Rubik’s Cube. Despite the difficulty, spouses are still trying to win.
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