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WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

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WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

Jan 22, 2024

Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.

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Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

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What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

Sep 26, 2023

While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.

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New Proposal Could Impact Military Spouse Employment

New Proposal Could Impact Military Spouse Employment

Jun 15, 2023

The National Military Family Association advocates for policy changes to alleviate the problem of military spouse unemployment.

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Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition

Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition

Feb 24, 2023

We’ve gathered our best resources for you to feel confident, prepared, and supported in making your professional dreams a reality.

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How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses

How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses

Jan 15, 2023

Find out how two military spouses braved the fear of being a ‘new spouse on the block’ and opened their hearts to service.

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Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?

Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?

Jan 9, 2023

As an active duty Army soldier, it can be challenging to plan date nights or long trips with my spouse and family.

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Act Now: Speak Up for Military Spouses

Act Now: Speak Up for Military Spouses

Oct 7, 2022

The Michigan Legislature passed the Uniformed Service Member Absentee Ballot Act, which aims to ease the voting process for those serving in the U.S.

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From One Military Spouse to Another: I Appreciate You

From One Military Spouse to Another: I Appreciate You

May 5, 2022

A running joke, at least in my circle, is the only people who remember it’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day are military spouses themselves.

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