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Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026
Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.
Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare
As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.
Partner Spotlight: A Shared Commitment to Military Families
Through shared values and thoughtful partnership, Delta Dental works with NMFA to support military families by centering care, connection, and meaningful impact.
Advocacy in Action: Serving Military Families Then and Now
From a kitchen table in 1969 to Capitol Hill today, NMFA’s advocacy has always centered military families and their lived experiences, shaping lasting policy change through listening, persistence, and trust.
January State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
NMFA advocates for military families on Capitol Hill, launches the Military Teen Experience Survey, and announces upcoming Operation Purple® Camp applications to support military kids.
Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses
Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.
NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review
NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review highlights advocacy wins, impactful programs, and the collective strength of military families working together to drive meaningful change nationwide.
Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright
Military families share how portable traditions help them create warmth, connection, and a sense of home during the holidays, wherever they are stationed.
Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: What’s in it for Military Families?
Congress has passed the FY 2026 NDAA, bringing pay raises, child care support, education benefits, and PCS improvements for military families.
December State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
NMFA’s 2025 Congressional Reception honored bipartisan leaders advancing policies that strengthen military families, including efforts to expand TRICARE coverage for IVF and reproductive care.