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![50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/SPB-DIC_FeaturedArticle_550x350.jpg)
50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax
The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.
![NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Military Family Programs](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_YearInReview2_FeaturedArticle1.jpg)
NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Military Family Programs
Our work in 2022 continued to bring greater recognition that military family well-being is a key component of force readiness.
![How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_CommunityMilitarySpouses_BlogImage2.jpg)
How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses
Find out how two military spouses braved the fear of being a ‘new spouse on the block’ and opened their hearts to service.
![NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Advocacy](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_YearInReview1_FeaturedArticle.jpg)
NMFA’s 2022 Year in Review: Advocacy
In 2022 we were laser focused on military family well-being, ending military food insecurity, and enhancing financial security.
![Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_DearNMFA_January2023.jpg)
Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?
As an active duty Army soldier, it can be challenging to plan date nights or long trips with my spouse and family.
![FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_NDAAFeatureArticle_WebGraphic.jpg)
FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses
The Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 NDAA and sent it to the President for his signature. There was some good news for military families.
![Gift Made to NMFA in Honor of Retired Major General and His Military Family](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/Major-General-Flag-550x350-1.jpg)
Gift Made to NMFA in Honor of Retired Major General and His Military Family
NMFA is pleased to recognize a generous donation received from John E. Holm, trustee of the William C. Holm Revocable Trust.
![How Military Families Can Fill the Empty Seat at the Holiday Table](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_FA_Holiday_Tips.jpg)
How Military Families Can Fill the Empty Seat at the Holiday Table
Alongside NMFA, there are other organizations that pour efforts into making the holidays more special for military families.
![Service Like No Other: Veterans and Their Families](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_2022_November-Article.jpg)
Service Like No Other: Veterans and Their Families
NMFA has spent the last 53 years recognizing the tremendous sacrifice and service that our troops and their families make.
![TRICARE Open Season Begins November 14: Details for Changing Plans](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350_TRICARE-Open-Season-FA.jpg)
TRICARE Open Season Begins November 14: Details for Changing Plans
Your opportunity to change or add to your family’s health, vision, and dental care plans will run from November 14 through December 13.