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Fall 2025 | Advocating for caregivers, employment, equity and services

September 2025 | Federal budget, White House updates & TRICARE reform

Summer 2025 | Advocacy heats up in DC

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April 2025 | New data, bills and opportunities to advocate

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December 2024  |  Celebrating a Year of Progress

November 2024  |  Thankful for advocacy

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May 2023  |  Let's Celebrate the Milestones

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