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Military Families Should Consider Estate Planning This National Estate Planning Awareness Week

Military Families Should Consider Estate Planning This National Estate Planning Awareness Week

Oct 20, 2025

NMFA and LifeLegacy can help you safeguard your assets, protect your loved ones, and create a lasting legacy. Plan for the future now.

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When the Government Shuts Down, Military Families Feel the Impact

When the Government Shuts Down, Military Families Feel the Impact

Oct 14, 2025

No family who serves our nation should have to worry about a missed paycheck. Together, we can help protect their stability and peace of mind.

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NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

Sep 30, 2025

NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

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NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients

NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients

Sep 19, 2025

NMFA and Fisher House Foundation honor military spouses with scholarships that empower their education, careers, and resilience while strengthening military families and communities.

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2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

Aug 3, 2025

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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July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Jul 15, 2025

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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House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

Jul 13, 2025

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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Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Jul 8, 2025

President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.

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Your Summer Survival Guide: Top Apps for Military Families

Your Summer Survival Guide: Top Apps for Military Families

Jul 7, 2025

Five must-have apps for military families to explore the outdoors, access free books, and attend local events during summer break.

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Family Advocacy Program: Support, Safety, and Strength for Military Families

Family Advocacy Program: Support, Safety, and Strength for Military Families

Jun 29, 2025

FAP offers military families reliable support and tools for navigating parenting, relationships, and military family life challenges.

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NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review highlights advocacy wins, impactful programs, and the collective strength of military families working together to drive meaningful change nationwide.

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