Military Life
CategoryMilitary families and child care – what are the options?
When mom and dad work, finding care for the little ones, especially if the child is under the age of two can be a challenge and quite an expense. Ac..
Speak up or shop until your Commissary benefits are dropped
Growing up, the Commissary was just the store we went to where I got to push the cart and be denied candy. At the time I didn’t understand that ther..
So you love a service member: partners, parents & significant others
So, you love a service member. They could be your son or daughter, your boyfriend, or long term partner, but there are likely a number of things you..
Discrimination by uniform: an update on TRICARE and ABA therapy
For the first time—ever—Congress is purposely excluding certain members of the Uniformed Services from receiving some health care benefits because o..
Bah-Humbug: The Christmas I felt like Ebenezer Scrooge
The holiday season can be challenging for military families stationed far from family and friends. It is difficult to maintain holiday traditions if..
Election’s Over and the Turkey Leftovers are Gone—Now Get to Work
In the aftermath of the November 6 election results, we posted a congratulatory message to re-elected President Obama and members of the new 113th C..
Stand with those who stand for you: give a gift to military families
Remember in high school how nervous you felt the night before a huge exam? You studied until you were bleary eyed, sharpened four or five more penci..
Introducing Branching Out
Welcome to the National Military Family Association’s new blog, Branching Out. We are excited to have a new way to connect with you!
As we work on ..