August State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Operation Purple® Camp Brings Military Kids Together
More than 1,300 military kids came together at nine Operation Purple® Camp locations from coast to coast this summer. Campers found a community of kids who understand military life, tried new things, and built friendships that will last long after summer ends. Learn More

Hear What Military Teens Told Us
More than 800 military-connected teens and young adults shared their experiences in NMFA’s 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey. Their message is clear: Military teens develop remarkable strengths, but those strengths should never be mistaken for an absence of need. Read the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey

Join Us for a Facebook Live
Tune in Wednesday, August 26, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern for our next episode of Military Family News, featuring Secure Families Initiative. We’ll discuss “Voting Across Duty Stations,” including registration, important deadlines, military teen voting, and what military families need to know about the voting process.

Stand With Military Families
Your support helps NMFA continue listening to military families, connecting them with community and resources, and advocating for what they need. Donate Now!

Together, we’re stronger®