• Email Sign Up
  • News
  • EIN 52-0899384
  • Supporters
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • About
    • NMFA At A Glance
    • Video Newsletter
    • Mission
    • Financials
    • Research + Insights
    • Testimonials
    • Leadership + Staff
    • Press
    • State of the Military Family
    • Careers
    • Supporters
  • Info + Resources
    • Adoption
    • Child Care
    • Deployment
    • EFMP + Special Needs
    • Kids Education
    • Licensing + Certification
    • Military Family News
    • Marriage + Divorce
    • Paid Family Leave
    • Policy Issues
    • Relocation + PCS
  • Programs
    • Bloom Military Teen Program
    • Operation Purple
    • Spouse Scholarships
  • Get Involved
    • Ways To Give
    • Planned Giving
    • More Than A Spouse
    • Military Teens Vote
  • Research
  • Donate
  • About
    • NMFA At A Glance
    • Mission
    • Research + Insights
    • Leadership + Staff
    • State of the Military Family
    • Supporters
    • Video Newsletter
    • Financials
    • Testimonials
    • Press
    • Careers
  • Info + Resources
    • Adoption
    • Child Care
    • Deployment
    • EFMP + Special Needs
    • Kids Education
    • Licensing + Certification
    • Military Family News
    • Marriage + Divorce
    • Paid Family Leave
    • Policy Issues
    • Relocation + PCS
  • Programs
    • Bloom Military Teen Program
    • Operation Purple
    • Spouse Scholarships
  • Get Involved
    • Purple Up Sweepstakes
    • More Than A Spouse
    • Military Teens Vote
    • Ways To Give
    • Planned Giving
  • Research
  • Donate
  • Email Sign Up
  • News
  • EIN 52-0899384
  • Supporters
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Military Families Speak Out on the High Cost of TRICARE Young Adult

Military Families Speak Out on the High Cost of TRICARE Young Adult

Apr 17, 2025 | Blog, Defense Budget/NDAA, Financial Security, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits

TRICARE Young Adult is a financial strain for military families with young adult dependents and we demand change.

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Apr 9, 2025 | Events-Awards, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, State of the Military Family

This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Child Care, Deployment, Financial Security, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Spouse Education/Employment

The “Charity Challenge” project at Wadsworth Middle School inspires students to advocate for causes such as supporting military families.

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Deployment, Events-Awards, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Relocation/PCS

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Mar 21, 2025 | Featured News, Kids Education, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS

The way the federal government administers education services is changing, but the programs military families rely on should stay.

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Feb 20, 2025 | Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

In this edition, we discuss the PCS challenges, call on spouses to share their stories and highlight our Operation Purple Camp application.

« Older Entries
Next Entries »
Download Teen Survey

About NMFA

NMFA is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life through advocacy and programs.

Let’s Connect

NMFA on FacebookNMFA on TwitterNMFA on InstagramNMFA on LinkedIn

Categories

Tags

advocacy Besa Pinchotti bloom child care community education government shutdown health care higher education mental health military military benefits military community military education benefits military families military family military kids military life military pay military service military spouse military spouse benefits military spouse career military spouse careers military spouse certification military spouse college military spouse education military spouse employment military spouse jobs military spouses military spouse scholarship military spouse scholarships military teens More Than A Spouse National Military Family Association NDAA NMFA operation purple Operation Purple Camp pcs PCS moves quality of life service members Together We’re Stronger Tricare

 CONTACT

National Military Family Association

2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22314

703.931.6632

info@MilitaryFamily.org

  LATEST NEWS

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

Military Families Should Consider Estate Planning This National Estate Planning Awareness Week

NMFA and LifeLegacy can help you safeguard your assets, protect your loved ones, and create a lasting legacy. Plan for the future now.

 LET’S CONNECT

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Email Sign Up
© 2025 – National Military Family Association | Privacy Policy


Download the 2023 Military Teen Experience Survey: Sports and Extracurriculars Today!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading