Explore key takeaways from NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit and how military families, researchers, and advocates are turning challenges into action.
Patriot Day, 25 Years Later: When Memory Becomes Legacy
Twenty-five years after September 11, we reflect on the lives lost, the service that followed, and the military families who carried its legacy forward.
Called to Care: When Nursing Meets Military Life
Follow military spouse nurse Virginia Abernathy as she navigates PCS moves, career disruption, and building a nursing career that moves with military life.
National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry
Military family grief can surface through moves, deployments, caregiving, and transition. Learn how naming loss can help families find support.
Operation Purple Camp Wraps Up Another Unforgettable Summer
As another summer of Operation Purple® Camp comes to a close, hear from military kids about the friendships, belonging, and memories they’re taking home.
We Asked. You Answered: What Military Spouses Want the New Commission to Address
Military spouses share what they want the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address, from employment and health care to PCS moves and family support.
Operation Purple® Camp: A Place Where Military Kids Belong
At Operation Purple® Camp, military kids find friendship, adventure, and a community that understands military life. See what one unforgettable week can mean.
How NMFA Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Thomas Supports Military Families Navigating Geo-baching
Meet NMFA Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Thomas, founder of Family in Flight, and discover how she’s supporting military families navigating geo-baching.
NMFA and Buffett Early Childhood Institute Bring Child Care Solutions to Capitol Hill
NMFA and Buffett Early Childhood Institute brought military child care solutions to Capitol Hill, highlighting research, advocacy, and policy recommendations.
Starting Over Professionally After a PCS: 8 Practical Ways to Rebuild Your Career
Moving after a PCS can disrupt your career, but it can also create new opportunities. Learn practical strategies to help you reconnect professionally and confidently move toward your next career goal.














