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Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouses

Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.

More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

Army spouse Karly Gadell is redefining military spouse leadership by transforming volunteer roles into platforms for self-development and community.

Must-Have Discounts for Military Families This Year

Must-Have Discounts for Military Families This Year

Mar 3, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

From travel and entertainment to retail and dining, there are many discounts available to military families.

Dear Military Spouse: A Letter from the Future You

Dear Military Spouse: A Letter from the Future You

Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses

I know that there is literally nothing that I (or anyone for that matter) can say to you to prepare you for where your life is headed.

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

A list you don’t have to check twice! Our top five tips to help military families navigate financial challenges during the holiday season.

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse

Air Force spouse Amy Damele found both financial support and a sense of community through NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

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The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.

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