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Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Sep 30, 2024

Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.

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TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know

TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know

May 13, 2024

The cost of Tricare Young Adult health insurance has military families paying higher premiums than their civilian counterparts. We are pushing for change.

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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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There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

There’s A Way Around the Promotion Block

Oct 5, 2023

Senator Tuberville continues to block promotions. NMFA is asking Senate Majority Leader to bring the nominations to the floor for a vote.

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What Can You Expect from the Veterans Administration (VA) in a Shutdown?

What Can You Expect from the Veterans Administration (VA) in a Shutdown?

Sep 28, 2023

While we don’t yet have guidance from DoD, here’s what we know from VA.

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Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

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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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NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Senator Tammy Duckworth

NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: Senator Tammy Duckworth

Sep 5, 2023

NMFA recognizes Senator Tammy Duckworth as a champion of military families and recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.

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OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

Aug 28, 2023

NMFA makes a lasting impact on military kids with Operation Purple Camp! See why campers, Lucas and Myah, say it is awesome.

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OPC Impact Stories – July 2023

OPC Impact Stories – July 2023

Jul 27, 2023

Operation Purple Camp impacts military kids in some of the best ways. Listen to Evelyn and Kendall talk about their experiences.

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Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright

Military families share how portable traditions help them create warmth, connection, and a sense of home during the holidays, wherever they are stationed.

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

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