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Donor Spotlight: Lockheed Martin
More than $1,000,000 donated to improve the lives of military families through restorative programs and advocacy.
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Failure to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders Puts Military Families at Risk
Inaction by military health care providers leaves military families, who are at a higher risk to develop eating disorders, without help or treatment options. We demand better.
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Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families
Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.
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I’ll Be There for You: Military Spouse Friendships
Military Spouses share a collective experience in the military journey which is made stronger through friendship.
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Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience
Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.
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Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month: Military Families Share Their Story
Asian American and Pacific Islanders have a rich history in the military that stems from generational service to inspired service.
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National Military Family Association State of the Military Family Summit 2023
From military spouses advocating for policy change to military teens discussing how growing up in a military family shaped their idea of service, the event highlighted the importance of service both in and out of uniform.
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How to Use the GI Bill as a Dependent
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred to spouses or dependent children after meeting certain eligibility requirements.
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Donor Spotlight: Fisher House Foundation
Since 2008, Fisher House Foundation has supported 2,300 military spouses through NMFA’s Military Spouse Education and Employment Program.
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Family Readiness Groups: 6 Things Military Families Should Know
FRGs provide spouses and families a ‘built-in’ network for friendship, understanding, connection, and so much more.