Military Family 360 Data Report
At MFAN, we know that the first step in supporting the military-connected community is to understand their lived experiences. Since 2015, the Military Family 360 has been the trusted source for insights into the support needs of military and veteran families.
OVERVIEW
The 2025 Military Family 360, presented by CVS Health, was fielded from October 2, 2025, through January 16, 2026. Capturing the experiences of 10,089 respondents, the report provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at the factors shaping military family well-being and, in turn, the readiness and long-term strength of the all-volunteer force. This year’s report introduces a more integrated framework for understanding military family life, examining how key dimensions including family functioning, community connection, economic security, employment, and access to health care intersect to influence outcomes across the lifecycle of service.
Watch a Replay of the Military Family 360 Data Release Event | June 22, 2026
This year’s findings reinforce a fundamental truth: family well-being is not separate from readiness, it is foundational to it. When families are supported, the force is stronger. When they are strained, the impacts are felt across the entire system.
Key Findings
Family well-being is directly tied to readiness: 49.2% of respondents fell in a moderate family well-being range, indicating many families are functioning but vulnerable to shocks such as PCS moves, financial strain, and care disruptions.
Economic strain remains a major pressure point: 84.4% of respondents reported some level of housing burden, and 41.2% reported low or very low food security.
Health care access remains uneven: Approximately 27% of currently serving family respondents reported negative experiences accessing health care appointments and maintaining consistent care. Mental health crisis care is not reaching every family that needs it: 23.7% of respondents who tried to access emergency mental health care were unable to receive services, while another 23.3% needed care but did not attempt to access it.
Satisfaction with military life is mixed: 40.9% of respondents reported decreased satisfaction with military life over time, while 61.3% said they would recommend a military career.
This research is designed for action, what we’re seeing is that these challenges do not exist in isolation. They interact and compound in ways that shape family stability, influence decision-making, and ultimately impact readiness outcomes. Understanding those connections is key to building effective, targeted solutions
PARTNERS
This survey is presented by CVS Health, with support from Tyson Foods, Bainum Family Foundation, Oracle Health, HEB, Accenture Federal Services, CareSource, Deloitte, Wounded Warrior Project, USAA, Evernorth, Reingold, and others. If you would like to support MFAN’s work, visit our Ways to Give. For those interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact our Director of Philanthropy, Kristin Untisz.
MEDIA
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Key Findings
Get a quick look at some of the most important findings from the full report.
