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September 18, 2017

TRICARE Changes: What you need to know

There are two big changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know and wh...

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January 10, 2017

The MilFam Diaries: Chronicles of a New(ish) MilSpouse Pt. 3

Continued from last week... I didn’t realize how invasive a C-section is until I was getting ready to have one. Th...

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September 21, 2016

Good Therapy: How to Tell If Your Therapist Is a Good Fit for You

“Your life is insane. You know that, right?” my coworker (and fellow therapist) declared over her cup of coffee. I ha...

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February 08, 2016

Proposed changes to EFMP – What you need to know

(DoD) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). The DoD is making some important changes to the EFMP program, and the...

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December 01, 2015

14 Money Saving Holiday Hacks For MilFams

Don’t let the holiday rush get the best of your wallet. Spend smart with these tips from MFAN advisors. 1. Plan ah...

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November 12, 2015

Living in my Veteran’s Shadow as a Military Spouse

Post courtesy of Kristine Schellhaas, MFAN Advisor. Original post from kristinespeaks.com.   Most days, I’...

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September 02, 2015

College Is Within Reach

When our daughter, Bethany, was four-years-old, she came running in the house sobbing uncontrollably. I smoothed her ...

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June 08, 2015

Apply to join MFAN today!

MFAN advisors are knowledgeable, solutions-oriented leaders with a common goal — to support and empower military fami...

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June 08, 2015

2013-2015 Advisor Testimonial: Claire Woodward

"At our first in-person meeting of the MFAN advisory board, I looked around the table at a few familiar faces. Other ...

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