Description/Abstract
The 2025 Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS), a collaboration between Blue Star Families and Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families since 2014, was released Feb 3, 2026. This year, the survey collected responses from over 6,000 military-connected individuals, including 2,846 veteran family respondents. Key findings include that 58% of veteran respondents described their military-to-civilian transition as difficult, with many reporting significant unmet needs for housing assistance, caregiving resources, and financial planning support at the time of transition. Preliminary analysis showed that veteran families who experienced difficult transitions may experience worse long-term outcomes, with 39% currently struggling financially and 33% experiencing food insecurity. The survey also found that veteran families generally feel positive about their local communities despite concerns about receiving adequate long-term public support.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
5 Pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veteran, Transition, Veteran Family, Financial Wellness
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
2-2-2026
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Harvie, Jeanette and Maury, Rosalinda V., "Veteran Families in the 2025 MFLS: Community, Transition Needs, and Family Financial Situation" (2026). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 506.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/506
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