Thursday Three Is Here!
September 24, 2020
Happy Thursday! Lots to catch you up on.
We’ve been tracking and updating you regularly on the services’ efforts to be more diverse. THIS is what getting diversity right looks like. Well done, Air Force!
MFAN’s Advisory Board members held their monthly meeting recently, and they shared some of the questions and challenges they hear from you. Like how child care is more of a struggle than ever as parents find themselves with few options in a time of COVID-19. (And how creative you are being with some of your solutions to that problem!) They talked about social security tax withholding, spouse employment, COVID testing, and more. Through our advisors and these meetings, MFAN has a pulse on the military family community and is able to best respond to your needs.
Yesterday, we shared news of an exciting new partnership that will serve military families living in Hunt Military Communities homes and beyond. You can read all about it here.
Earlier this week, MFAN Executive Director Shannon Razsadin participated in the Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC) where she was able to vote on recommendations being made to the Secretary of Defense as well as focus areas for the council for the upcoming year. She also joined our MSO/VSO (Military Service Organization/Veteran Service Organization) partners at a roundtable meeting with Undersecretary Donovan, where she made recommendations related to food insecurity and caring for the needs of the whole military family.
On the MFAN blog, here’s what you need to know from last week’s Military Family Financial Readiness Coalition (MFFRC) quarterly meeting. MFAN convenes this coalition to bring together both public and private organizations committed to the financial wellness and stability of military families. We also talk about smart investing, something future you will thank you for.
We wish an easy fast to those of you celebrating Yom Kippur this weekend (and a belated l’shana tova (happy new year). And this Sunday (and every day) we honor and hold up our Gold Star families and recognize their sacrifice on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day.
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Sleep deprived?

Military spouse of distinction being laid to rest

If you’re a military dependent or retiree with an expired ID card that you haven’t been able to renew due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve got some more time.
Back in April, guidance was issued that gave dependents and retirees access to military bases and benefits through the end of this month. Now you’ll have until June 30, 2021 to use your expired card for medical care and March 2021 for base access.