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Is your ready for the school year to start? The Exchange is offering exclusive deals for back-to-school shopping through August 31. Don't miss out on these savings! 👉 https://loom.ly/YCM85ao

AAFES to Offer Double Discounts on Back-to-School Shopping Save up to double on your back-to-school savings with participating AAFES locations during tax-free holidays.

Are you a caregiver for a disabled veteran? There are several benefits you are entitled to that you should be aware of. Find out more: https://loom.ly/zat2d_U

What Benefits Are You Eligible For as a Spouse of a Disabled Veteran? Spouses of disabled veterans are eligible for many benefits, but getting them can be difficult. We make it easy with this list.

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You Are More Than A Spouse - Share Your Story We need your stories in order to continue to make a difference.

"'It's incumbent on the military to make sure that when you send a family to a location, the support and resources are available to take care of them. And that obviously includes health care,' says Eileen Huck with the National Military Family Association." https://loom.ly/zas3eMo

At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families. https://loom.ly/MHjXR4E

The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families.

Army spouse Lily D. believes that connecting with others is key when searching for a job. "Talk to people," she encourages other . "Whether it's at networking events or family outings, you never know where your next opportunity can come from."
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Is your utilizing full benefits when shopping on-post? Find out how you can maximize your savings the next time you run to the Commissary or Exchange: https://loom.ly/tFis4yU

What troops need to know about military stores in 2024 Learn about military stores and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.

As we approach the end of summer, many are getting ready to send a child off to college for the first time. Make sure to consider your child's TRICARE coverage so they can access the care they need at school. Learn how to select the right plan for your college student: https://loom.ly/AO47r00

How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.

It's back-to-school season! 🍎📝📚 Don't miss these deals for your 's back-to-school shopping: https://loom.ly/5RVl1zg

10 Back-to-School Deals for Military Families Here's a list of discounts to help military families get the kids off to school in style while staying within your budget.

CANOE believe it's already August? 🛶 Summer may be winding down, but we're still reminiscing on all the fun we had at Camp Fire Alaska with our Operation Purple campers in June!

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Today is 💜 These federal and state benefits are available to Purple Heart recipients: https://loom.ly/TB8JgH0

Purple Heart Benefits Those awarded the Purple Heart are entitled to many federal and state benefits.

Did you know that 70% of Americans do not have an estate plan? 📄 August is Make-A-Will Month—the perfect time to think about your legacy and what you wish to leave behind. At NMFA, we are dedicated to helping individuals leave a legacy that reflects their passion and support for military families. Leave a legacy with NMFA today: https://loom.ly/H3ACXeM

For pregnant moms coping with the stresses of military life, regular access to high-quality prenatal care isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s absolutely essential. That’s why we are urging Congress to make pregnancy a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) for TRICARE beneficiaries. Read more: https://loom.ly/_EuS6OE

Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.

📢 Attention 📢 We're still looking for stories! Take 5 minutes to share your experience with us for a chance to be featured on our platforms. Click here to submit your story 👉 https://loom.ly/M1hWBiE
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You Are More Than A Spouse - Share Your Story We need your stories in order to continue to make a difference.

Happy birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! 🎉

Before heading to Paris, two military-connected Team USA athletes joined Comcast NBCUniversal's Operation Old Glory initiative. U.S. Paralympian Dennis Connors, a Marine Veteran, and U.S. Olympian Grant Holloway, a former military child, teamed up with Comcast's Veterans Network employee resource group members to replace worn American flags in their hometowns. Read more: https://corporate.comcast.com/stories/comcast-nbcuniversal-team-usa-athletes-honor-american-flag-ahead-olympic-and-paralympic-games

🗣️ , why does your service member and family continue to serve? Secretary of Defense Austin wants to hear from you and our military and veteran community. Record a video (less than one minute) or create your own social media post using the hashtag to share your response.
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August is National Make-A-Will Month, and now is the perfect time to safeguard your legacy for your family and the causes you care about most. Our latest blog post shares how you can leave a lasting legacy for . Read more here: https://loom.ly/y2iaH4k

Support Military Families Now and For Years To Come August is Make-A-Will Month. Our free resources can help you support military families now and for years to come. Get started.

Today marks the beginning of AND ! 🗳️ Are you ready for Election Day? Visit the Secure Families Initiative website to learn more: https://loom.ly/7JU5ayg

Military Vote Coalition | Secure Families Initiative Military Vote Coalition The Mission The Military Vote Coalition is a nonpartisan coalition of military family and veteran support organizations, united by our mission to protect this constituency’s access to the ballot box through advocacy and outreach. Military Vote Coalition Advocacy 2024 Legisl...

Michelle P. is an Army spouse who struggles to balance her career with serving as her husband's caregiver. "I do not qualify for caregiver services, so I work and then have to quit if he needs my support long-term," she told us. "I am also finding that because of the difficulty of building a career, I cannot afford my student loan bills and my husband is disabled and unable to help with my student loans."

At NMFA, we understand the cost and sacrifice caregivers make on a daily basis. We want to provide the support you need to pursue your career goals as . Check out our website for information on spouse scholarships and resources for military caregivers: https://www.militaryfamily.org/

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Who's tuning in to the Olympics? 🙋‍♀️ Did you know service members and honorably discharged veterans can enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the ? Find out how you can stream all the action courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal: https://comca.st/4faetnF

"At every turn, my 'choice' to be out of the workforce or be underemployed was a direct result of the confluence of military lifestyle factors I'm forced to consider as I make 'choices' for my career and life."
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The Myth of Choice: Why We Ignore Military Spouses Out of the Workforce The often-ignored truth is that military spouses are out of the workforce at statistically higher rates than their civilian counterparts.

Military spouses are . NMFA's Joanne Holbrook Patton scholarship program was created with in mind—we believe you should pursue your dreams, too! 🎓 Apply to our spouse scholarships today: https://loom.ly/_kxl0Cw

NMFA Offers Scholarships for Military Spouses National Military Family Association (NMFA) offers a variety of military spouse scholarships available to help you fund your education, career, or business goals.

If you're making a move this year, you should know the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) rates for 2024. Find out how much your can get reimbursed for due to your PCS: https://loom.ly/iPF3QgA

2024 Dislocation Allowance Rates The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a servicemember for expenses related to a PCS move.

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Whether you're PCSing or going on vacation, summer is always a busy travel season for . Explore these military discounts to save money on your next trip: https://loom.ly/nxja2ro

How to Use Military Discounts While Traveling Traveling is even more fun when you find great discounts to help you out along the way.

Today is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, a day we remember those who served and died in the Korean War. Read more about "The Forgotten War" here: https://loom.ly/JLiSNqg

Everything You Need to Know About Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Every July 27th, the president of the United States issues a proclamation recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.