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The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season

The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season

Nov 30, 2025

Support military families this holiday season. Your generosity fuels NMFA programs that empower teens, strengthen spouses, and create lasting change.

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Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2025

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.

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From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

Oct 10, 2025

Discover how military families navigate life after service through planning, connection, and shared purpose.

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National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

Oct 3, 2025

Discover why estate planning is essential for military families. Learn the first steps, key resources, and how NMFA supports your future security.

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Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Sep 22, 2025

The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.

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Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Jul 8, 2025

President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.

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Military Families Speak Out on the High Cost of TRICARE Young Adult

Military Families Speak Out on the High Cost of TRICARE Young Adult

Apr 17, 2025

TRICARE Young Adult is a financial strain for military families with young adult dependents and we demand change.

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April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Apr 9, 2025

This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.

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Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

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2025 Purple Up: Military Kids Serve Too® Sweepstakes

Feb 25, 2025

Join us as we celebrate the strength and resilience of military kids this Month of the Military Child with a “purple” picture!

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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.

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