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.
NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review
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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.
The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season
Support military families this holiday season. Your generosity fuels NMFA programs that empower teens, strengthen spouses, and create lasting change.
Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters
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.
Extending TRICARE Coverage for Young Adult Dependents to Age 26
Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.
Advocating for Military Families: NMFA and The American Legion Co-Host Congressional Briefing
NMFA and The American Legion co-hosted a congressional briefing to advocate for military families’ quality of life, highlighting key legislative wins and ongoing challenges in support of national security.
Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission
The “Charity Challenge” project at Wadsworth Middle School inspires students to advocate for causes such as supporting military families.
FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families
NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.
December 2024 Video Newsletter: Shutdown Averted
Congress has passed two major pieces of legislation impacting military families: the annual defense spending bill and a package that averts a shutdown and continues funding the government.
Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families
The FY 2025 NDAA agreement includes provisions for military families on compensation, child care access, spouse support, and BNA.
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