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You Are Not Alone: We Take Pride in Military Families

You Are Not Alone: We Take Pride in Military Families

Jun 1, 2022

This month we’re celebrating our service members, spouses and children within the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.

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Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Military Families

Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Military Families

May 27, 2022

For those who are forced to live every day in remembrance, it’s not “Happy Memorial Day!” or “Thank you for your service” day.

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Advocates Submit Joint Recommendations to Federal Agencies for Implementation of Military Family Basic Needs Allowance

Advocates Submit Joint Recommendations to Federal Agencies for Implementation of Military Family Basic Needs Allowance

May 5, 2022

Survey of 2,000 military teens shows an overwhelming majority plan to be a part of America’s  force of the future.

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2022 State of the Military Family Summit

2022 State of the Military Family Summit

Apr 19, 2022

The key takeaway from this event: we need to listen to our military teens and collaborate with them to enable their successes in life.

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Sesame Street for Military Families Empowers Kids Who Serve, Too

Sesame Street for Military Families Empowers Kids Who Serve, Too

Feb 14, 2022

Navigating the realities of military life can be difficult with little ones. Thanks to our partners, educating and empowering military kids can be fun, accessible, and relational.

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National Military Family Association and Bloom Partner on First of Its Kind Survey for Military Teen by Military Teens

National Military Family Association and Bloom Partner on First of Its Kind Survey for Military Teen by Military Teens

Oct 6, 2021

Survey of 2,000 military teens shows an overwhelming majority plan to be a part of America’s  force of the future.

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Congress Excludes Aid to Address Military Hunger in NDAA

Congress Excludes Aid to Address Military Hunger in NDAA

Dec 11, 2020

Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021, which did not include the proposed Military Family Basic Needs Allowance.

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From Pay to Health Care, Here’s What’s In the New NDAA For Military Families

From Pay to Health Care, Here’s What’s In the New NDAA For Military Families

Dec 8, 2020

Military families have plenty of good news in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, although the Basic Needs Allowance wasn’t included.

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Inexpensive Holiday Crafts for Military Families

Inexpensive Holiday Crafts for Military Families

Dec 8, 2020

Grab some paper, popcorn, and hot cocoa and try these easy DIY crafts that will have your military family in the holiday spirit in time!

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Holiday Budgets for Military Families: 5 Tips to Stay on Track

Holiday Budgets for Military Families: 5 Tips to Stay on Track

Dec 4, 2020

Our friends at GEICO Military have some tips that can help keep you on track to keep your spirits bright.

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During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

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NMFA urges immediate intervention to protect military spouses and transitioning veterans from these mass terminations.

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

The way the federal government administers education services is changing, but the programs military families rely on should stay.

March 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

In this edition, we honor Fisher House, call on military families to share PCS challenges, and announce our May events.

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