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PTSD and the Military Family: How to Find Connection and Healing

PTSD and the Military Family: How to Find Connection and Healing

Jun 1, 2025

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Learn how military families can find connection, understanding, and healing together.

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Closing Out the School Year Strong with Military Kids

Closing Out the School Year Strong with Military Kids

May 27, 2025

Practical strategies to help military families wrap up the school year successfully and keep kids motivated throughout the summer.

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More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

May 21, 2025

Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.

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Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

May 13, 2025

Military spouse and nurse Claire Buda was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to advance her career in healthcare.

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Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

May 4, 2025

Top 5 job search tips for military spouses, including networking, showcasing skills, and avoiding job scams.

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Let’s Talk It Up! Mental Health and the Military Family

Let’s Talk It Up! Mental Health and the Military Family

May 1, 2025

Prioritize your family’s mental health by exploring resources and support tailored to the unique challenges of military life.

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What Military Families Need to Know About High School Stabilization

What Military Families Need to Know About High School Stabilization

Apr 28, 2025

Military teens can stay put for junior or senior year with the High School Stabilization Program. Plan early for stability!

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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

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

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Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Apr 8, 2025

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

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More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

Apr 6, 2025

Air Force spouse McKinzee Crow is going digital to connect with military spouses—and she’s setting a trend while doing it!

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Donor Spotlight: Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company

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.

Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking

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.

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

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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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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