In a recent letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin we urged DoD to implement a universal Pre-K program at OCONUS DoDEA schools.
Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition
We’ve gathered our best resources for you to feel confident, prepared, and supported in making your professional dreams a reality.
Tax Season Tips for Military Families
We are officially in the 2023 tax season. We’ve assembled a list of tips that can serve as an operational order for coordinated tax filing.
2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results: Shocked but Not Surprised
The results reflected what we’ve been telling DoD for years – military families are resilient, but they need more support.
Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!
NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.
Dear NMFA: How Do I Budget?
At NMFA, we can attest that budgeting and financial hoops have always been a top concern of military families. It’s a priority for us, too!
Black History Month Through the Eyes of a Military Spouse
Black History Month is important. And not just for African Americans and me, but for all. It is a gateway for everyone to learn from our history.
Open Now: 2023 Military Teen Experience Survey
Together, NMFA and Bloom use our data and expertise to amplify policies and programs that impact teens and young adults.
50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax
The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.
FY23 NDAA Wins and Losses
The Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 NDAA and sent it to the President for his signature. There was some good news for military families.














