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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.

FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

Jan 3, 2025 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Health Care, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

For 55 years, NMFA has celebrated and served our military families who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Sep 30, 2024 | Featured News, Kids Education, Military Kids, Military Teens

Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.

How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

Jul 11, 2022 | Featured News, Kids Education, Military Kids, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS

Stories of parents, educators, and advocates for equal education to help make your child’s next school transition as smooth as possible.

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Shutdown Impact Series: Healthcare Uncertainty for Military Families

Military families share how the government shutdown is disrupting access to health care, TRICARE services, and vital medical support.

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Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.

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

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