Media

Media

MFAN’s work has been covered in national and local print, broadcast, and digital news. Whether we’re discussing our latest research, introducing the broader public to the modern military family, or weighing in on our lifestyle, we’re committed to responsibly representing military families based on what we see in our research and what we experience firsthand.

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Press Releases & Media Coverage

July 31, 2023

KENS5 (CBS San Antonio) – ‘What do we do?’ Proposal aims to increase funding for military child care programs

78.8% of MFAN's 2021 survey respondents had a difficult time accessing childcare.

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July 10, 2023

Civil Eats – Food Insecurity Is Common in the US Military. Will Congress Vote to Expand Benefits?

“It’s a complex issue and we understand that, but we also believe that families should not be in ...

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July 05, 2023

NBC News – U.S. service members experience food insecurity at higher rates than the public

MFAN shares what can lead military and veteran families to the point of food insecurity and how w...

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June 11, 2023

USA Today – President Biden taking steps to help military spouses get and keep jobs

Military families move, on average, every 2.5 years, according to the Military Family Advisory Ne...

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June 08, 2023

The Georgia Sun – Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits

59.4% of active duty families living off-installation pay more than $251 beyond their housing all...

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June 08, 2023

U.S. Congress – Senators Reverend Warnock, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Affordable Military Housing Options for Georgia Servicemembers

“The intersection between housing, economic security, and overarching well-being is clear. We app...

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May 30, 2023

U.S. Congress – With Food Security Programs Under Attack, Hayes Leads Legislation to Feed Hungry Veterans

“Our research has shown that food insecurity is not only prevalent among veterans, but that signi...

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May 19, 2023

Scripps News – Military salaries may be skipped or delayed if US defaults on debt

"We're seeing families having a hard time making ends meet," said MFAN's Shannon Razsadin. "They'...

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May 10, 2023

Military Times – Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean

"From our extensive work on housing and food insecurity, we see a clear intersection between payi...

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