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More Than A Spouse: Creating Connections to Empower Others

More Than A Spouse: Creating Connections to Empower Others

May 16, 2024

Army spouse Vince Afaisen, leverages technology and culinary skills to empower and build connections among military spouses.

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Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Apr 16, 2024

Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.

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NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

Mar 29, 2024

Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.

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WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

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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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What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

Sep 26, 2023

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.

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Communication is Key with Military Teens

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Jul 11, 2023

Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.

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Permanent Change of Station: Tips to Help with Your Move

Permanent Change of Station: Tips to Help with Your Move

Jun 6, 2023

Military families are gearing up for peak PCS season. We have you covered from orders in hand to new home.

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Supporting With Pride: All Military Families Are Our Priority

Supporting With Pride: All Military Families Are Our Priority

Jun 4, 2023

We highlight and honor the LGBTQI+ community of service members and their families.

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Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

May 8, 2023

Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.

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Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.

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