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Celebrating Military Teens this Month of the Military Child

Celebrating Military Teens this Month of the Military Child

Apr 5, 2026

Celebrating military teens this Month of the Military Child through powerful stories of connection, growth, and community from the Bloom Military Teen Program.

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Donor Spotlight: Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company

Donor Spotlight: Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company

Mar 29, 2026

Discover how Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company, founded by military-connected entrepreneurs, supports military families through NMFA and builds community in Maine.

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More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community

More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community

Mar 22, 2026

Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.

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Two Forms of Service: Krista’s Journey as a Military Spouse in Nursing

Two Forms of Service: Krista’s Journey as a Military Spouse in Nursing

Mar 8, 2026

When nursing and military life intersect, communities are strengthened. One military spouse nurse shares her journey of service, identity, and perseverance.

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Practical Tips to Translate Your Military Spouse Experience into Professional Success

Practical Tips to Translate Your Military Spouse Experience into Professional Success

Mar 2, 2026

Discover how to translate military spouse experience into professional strength by framing your skills, leadership, and resilience with confidence.

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More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time

More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time

Feb 15, 2026

In this More Than a Spouse feature, Melissa reflects on building a career, taking risks, and choosing herself amid military life.

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PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges

PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges

Feb 8, 2026

From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.

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Partner Spotlight: A Shared Commitment to Military Families

Partner Spotlight: A Shared Commitment to Military Families

Jan 25, 2026

Through shared values and thoughtful partnership, Delta Dental works with NMFA to support military families by centering care, connection, and meaningful impact.

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Advocacy in Action: Serving Military Families Then and Now

Advocacy in Action: Serving Military Families Then and Now

Jan 18, 2026

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.

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Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Jan 11, 2026

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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Celebrating military teens this Month of the Military Child through powerful stories of connection, growth, and community from the Bloom Military Teen Program.

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Discover how Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company, founded by military-connected entrepreneurs, supports military families through NMFA and builds community in Maine.

March State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

The DHS shutdown is ongoing, military spouses are America’s answer to the nursing shortage and the 2026 Operation Purple® Summer Challenge applications are now open.

More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community

Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.

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Learn about five key health care bills affecting military families, including IVF coverage, TRICARE young adult eligibility, prenatal care flexibility, women’s health access, and improved Military Health System accountability.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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