This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.
April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
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Forever a Military Family: Gold Star Spouses and Kids
NMFA has pledged to honor and advocate for spouses and children of fallen service members for more than 50 years.
Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple
During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.
NMFA Year in Review
2024 has highlighted the strength and unity of our community as we advance our mission to serve and support military families.
Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients
NMFA honors Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel for supporting military families.
October 2024 Video Newsletter
This special edition celebrates Emily Austin and her work with one of our signature programs for teens, Bloom.
Beat the Heat with PBS and Watch A Capitol Fourth Tonight!
Today, we celebrate America’s 248th Birthday at the 44th Annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth concert LIVE from the West Lawn of the Capitol.
NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit Examines the Cost of Service
The event was full of military spouses sharing their wisdom, asking hard questions, and offering suggestions on how we can support them.
Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming
Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.
A Big Surprise for One Military Family this Veteran’s Day
CBS wanted to know if we knew a military family that deserved a special honor this Veteran’s Day. The Starrs were in for a huge surprise.
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