Military Families

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Military Families

March 28, 2016

There are two million military children in the United States and overseas locations. Like all children, Uncle Sam's kids, have health issues that need medical attention, but not all their needs are being met through TRICARE. What can we do to change this?

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Susan Reynolds

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Military Families

March 14, 2016

As a momma to 5 active little monkeys, babywearing has become essential for me to successfully get through each day. More times than not I have at least one child on my front, back, or side. Sometimes I have 2 on me. Sometimes even 3! But I didn't start my journey as a mom this way. Sure I'd use a...

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Kati Poston

Families & The Federal Budget Food! Military Families

February 29, 2016

In January, Abby Leibman testified before Congress about hunger among military families to help shed light on this important but often-ignored issue.

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Abby Leibman

Childcare & Early Education Military Families

February 15, 2016

Child care can give military families a huge sticker shock. Luckily there are programs, like Child Care Aware, that can help!

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National Military Family Association

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Military Families

February 8, 2016

Welcome to #MilitaryMonday! As a veteran, military spouse, and mother of two school-aged children, I am excited to be a part of this new MomsRising blog series. The military community regularly faces unique challenges. Our mission is to create a space where we can lift up military voices in honor...

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Sarah Howard

Families & The Federal Budget Food! Military Families

January 11, 2016

We have big news from MAZON ! MAZON been called to testify before Congress as an expert witness on the too-often ignored topic of hunger among military and veteran families. Who : Abby J. Leibman, MAZON President & CEO; and Erika Tebbens, a former military spouse who struggled with food...

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Abby Leibman

Families & The Federal Budget Military Families

November 10, 2015

Working moms are never off the clock. Our working days are bookended by packing kids’ lunches in the morning and reading bedtime stories at night. We put in a lot more than a full day’s work and every dollar we work for is hard earned. This is even more true for military families like mine. We know...

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Rosalynda Segovia Thorn

Family Economic Security Military Families

May 22, 2015

1 in 4 current or former armed forces families with children make ends meet and avoid falling into poverty by using the EITC and Child Tax Credit. Congress can really support the military this Memorial Day by strengthening and supporting these important working family tax breaks.

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Elyssa Schmier

Take Action!

Family Economic Security Military Families Politics & Policy

November 11, 2014

As a veteran and a mom, I know first hand that military families so appreciate and need the support of our communities and government. This Veterans Day, please join me in taking action to express your strong support for two critical tax programs that help 1 in 4 current and former armed forces families make ends meet and avoid falling into poverty.

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Sarah Howard