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#MilitaryMonday: Military Kids are the Force of the Future

April 25, 2016
No, not that “Force”... the “ Force of the Future” , a hot topic recently within military circles, as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has advocated a host of changes he hopes will bring the military personnel system into the 21st century. Secretary Carter called upon the Pentagon “ to think outside...
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Jeremy L Hilton
Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

#MilitaryMonday: How filing your taxes can boost your military family!

April 11, 2016
Tax Day is coming up! Is your #milfamily prepared?
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Elyssa Schmier
Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

#MilitaryMonday: Is TRICARE Really Caring for Military Children?

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

Babywearing saved me: How I survived my worst days. #MilitaryMon

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!

#MilitaryMonday: The Shocking Truth of Military Families and Hunger

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

#MilitaryMonday: Drowning in Child Care Costs? Here’s Your Lifesaver!

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

#MilitaryMonday: A New Series By and For #MilFams!

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!

Testifying before Congress on hunger in #milfams - Military Monday

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

Working Mom and #MilSpouse Speaks Out for Tax Credits For 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

This Memorial Day, tell Congress to support tax breaks for 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

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