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Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

A list you don’t have to check twice! Our top five tips to help military families navigate financial challenges during the holiday season.

November 2024 Video Newsletter

November 2024 Video Newsletter

Nov 25, 2024 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters

NMFA celebrates 55 years of strengthening military families, launches a grassroots advocacy campaign, and kicks off Giving Tuesday.

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse

Air Force spouse Amy Damele found both financial support and a sense of community through NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

Military Families, America Needs You

Military Families, America Needs You

Nov 6, 2024 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens

We’re reaching out to President Trump today to make sure he puts military families’ needs at the top of his agenda.

A Letter to President Trump

A Letter to President Trump

Nov 6, 2024 | Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens

We count on you to ensure that our service members and their families are supported by the policies and legislation they need to keep serving our nation.

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June 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

This Flag Day, NMFA marked the start of America’s 250th at Mount Vernon. CEO Besa Pinchotti reflects on 250 years of military service and the families who’ve stood beside them—honoring their legacy and your continued support.

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A summer bucket list designed for military families to find joy, connection, and adventure wherever they are.

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

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