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Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families
Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.

How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student
Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.

Support Military Families Now and For Years To Come
August is Make-A-Will Month. Our free resources can help you support military families now and for years to come. Get started.

More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations
Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.

Beat the Heat with PBS and Watch A Capitol Fourth Tonight!
Today, we celebrate America’s 248th Birthday at the 44th Annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth concert LIVE from the West Lawn of the Capitol.

What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens
A new warning from the Surgeon General looks at the dangers of social media for teens. But for military teens, can it also help?

Will You Join Us? It Only Takes Five Minutes to Support Military Families in a Big Way
Military families always answer our nation’s call, and it’s time for Congress to show that they fully understand their sacrifices.

More Than A Spouse: From Air Force to Space Force and Beyond Home
Mary Bell shares her journey as an Air Force Reservist, Space Force spouse, mom, and resource to women veterans and military family communities.

An American Tradition of Remembrance
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise are returning to host a star-studded line-up; actors, singers, songwriters, and TV personalities grace the stage in honor of our Nation’s fallen:

Supreme Court Decision Safeguards the Future of Military Family Financial Protection
The Supreme Court has ruled to safeguard essential financial protections for service members and their families. NMFA is a staunch advocate for these protections.