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Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Dec 10, 2024

NMFA honors Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel for supporting military families.

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Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Dec 9, 2024

The FY 2025 NDAA agreement includes provisions for military families on compensation, child care access, spouse support, and BNA.

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More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

Nov 21, 2024

Air Force spouse Amy Damele found both financial support and a sense of community through NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

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More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

Oct 24, 2024

Marine Corps spouse Leila Welton Punelli reflects on how her global upbringing has shaped her ability to balance military life and personal goals.

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October 2024 Video Newsletter

October 2024 Video Newsletter

Oct 11, 2024

This special edition celebrates Emily Austin and her work with one of our signature programs for teens, Bloom.

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Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families

Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families

Oct 10, 2024

NMFA, alongside other Military and Veteran Service Organizations, push for expanding access to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for military families.

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More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

Oct 9, 2024

Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.

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Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Oct 6, 2024

A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.

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Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Sep 13, 2024

Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.

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More Than A Spouse: Leading and Kicking from the Front to Make Impactful Change

More Than A Spouse: Leading and Kicking from the Front to Make Impactful Change

Aug 21, 2024

Marine Corps wife Amy Schweizer shares her journey of building a successful business and empowering military spouses to pursue their dreams.

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TRICARE Young Adult Costs Are Forcing Hard Choices: Congress Can Fix It

Military families are facing skyrocketing TRICARE Young Adult costs, and Congress must act to align coverage with civilian standards and protect young adult dependents.

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