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![Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/Year-in-Review-FA-550x350-1.png)
Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024
NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.
![Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/TRICARE-Autism-Care-Demonstration-550x350-1.png)
Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program
An independent review of TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration is underway and comments from military families are requested by January 11.
![NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/MIlSpouse-Employment-Prov-550x350-1.png)
NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included
Military Spouse Employment Provisions Include Assistance For Telework, Student Loan Repayment, and Certifications
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NDAA Update: Mental Healthcare and Extended Benefits
NMFA has advocated for better mental healthcare benefits for years, and FY24 NDAA includes provisions for it.
![NDAA Update: 2024 NDAA Reflects Financial Provisions to Help Military Families](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/NDAA-FA-1-550x350-1.png)
NDAA Update: 2024 NDAA Reflects Financial Provisions to Help Military Families
NMFA provides a quick snapshot of what you’ll find in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, including increases in pay and allowances.
![Will the Au Pair Program Continue to be an Affordable Option for Military Families?](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/Au-Pair-FA-550x350-1.png)
Will the Au Pair Program Continue to be an Affordable Option for Military Families?
The au pair program strengthens more than just the military families it serves; it enables military families to learn about the world and its people through vitally important cultural exchange.
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Donor Spotlight: Humana Military
Through fundraising campaigns, critical engagement on the Capitol Hill and events that amplify the voices of military families, Humana Military has been a steadfast partner.
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It’s the First Open Season for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Military families have a new option to ease the cost of child care, and now is the time to sign up!
![A Big Surprise for One Military Family this Veteran’s Day](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/550x350-Big-Surprise-for-One-Military-Family.png)
A Big Surprise for One Military Family this Veteran’s Day
CBS wanted to know if we knew a military family that deserved a special honor this Veteran’s Day. The Starrs were in for a huge surprise.
![More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton](https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/Jonanne-Holbrook-Patton-Article-550x350-1.png)
More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton
A military kid, military spouse, and military family champion, Joanne Holbrook Patton continues to inspire us today.