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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

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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April 07, 2023

U.S. Congress – Strickland, Bacon, Warnock Push To Fully Restore Servicemember Housing Allowance

“Our research shows that 69.2% of active duty military family respondents carry the burden of pay...

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February 17, 2023

Cox Media Group – One-on-One with Congressman in charge of new military quality of life panel

“Unfortunately, military families are currently under extraordinary pressures to secure affordabl...

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December 13, 2022

NPR – Defense bill includes funds to improve military housing, repair training facilities

1 in 6 military and veteran families were experiencing food insecurity or hunger in 2021, accordi...

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November 17, 2022

Congress Urges Defense Secretary to Fully Restore BAH, Cites MFAN Research

U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA10) and 58 House colleagues called for DoD to restore...

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April 21, 2022

U.S. Congress – MFAN referenced in legislation to tackle military housing access and affordability

U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA10) introduced Ensuring Every Servicemember Has a Hom...

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