Explore key takeaways from NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit and how military families, researchers, and advocates are turning challenges into action.
From the Kitchen Table to Action
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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.
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.
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.
NMFA and National University’s Sanford Harmony Explore Findings from the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey
Explore key takeaways from Breakfast & Belonging: Understanding the Military Teen Experience, hosted by the National Military Family Association in partnership with National University’s Sanford Harmony Program, and discover the findings of the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey.
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.
Operation Purple Camp Is Underway Across the Country
Operation Purple® Camp is underway across the country, bringing military kids together for a summer of adventure, friendship, and belonging. Discover how campers are making memories, building confidence, and finding community.
Celebrate America’s 250th with A Capitol Fourth
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with A Capitol Fourth on PBS. Enjoy patriotic performances, military tributes, and a historic fireworks finale.
250 Years of Military Family Service
As America marks 250 years, we reflect on the generations of military families who have strengthened our nation through service, sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering support.
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