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More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

Oct 24, 2024

Marine Corps spouse Leila Welton Punelli reflects on how her global upbringing has shaped her ability to balance military life and personal goals.

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More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

Oct 9, 2024

Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.

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Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Aug 6, 2024

Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.

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More Than A Spouse: Finding Beauty in the Military Life

More Than A Spouse: Finding Beauty in the Military Life

May 7, 2024

Alexa Munsell shares how cosmetology gave her employment flexibility and purpose while also finding joy and connection in military life.

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NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit Examines the Cost of Service

NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit Examines the Cost of Service

Apr 23, 2024

The event was full of military spouses sharing their wisdom, asking hard questions, and offering suggestions on how we can support them.

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It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Nov 20, 2023

Military families have a new option to ease the cost of child care, and now is the time to sign up!

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More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

Nov 1, 2023

A military kid, military spouse, and military family champion, Joanne Holbrook Patton continues to inspire us today.

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C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti

C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti

Oct 20, 2023

Besa Pinchotti, CEO of the National Military Family Association is back with her October CEO Chat. Find out what she has to say.

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NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes

Sep 15, 2023

NMFA recognizes David Nokes as a valuable ally to military families and a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

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NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Edith Smith

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Edith Smith

Sep 7, 2023

NMFA recognizes Edith Smith as a pioneer in the advocacy work of military families and as a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

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Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: What’s in it for Military Families?

Congress has passed the FY 2026 NDAA, bringing pay raises, child care support, education benefits, and PCS improvements for military families.

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

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