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Latest Child Care Provisions Show Promise for Military Families
Military families have been telling us for years about how hard it can be to find affordable, high-quality critical child care.

C.E.O. Chat with Besa Pinchotti
Besa Pinchotti, CEO of the National Military Family Association is kicking off our very first CEO Chat. Find out what she has to say.

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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Alongside NMFA, there are other organizations that pour efforts into making the holidays more special for military families.