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Family Advocacy Program: Support, Safety, and Strength for Military Families

Family Advocacy Program: Support, Safety, and Strength for Military Families

Jun 29, 2025 | Blog, Financial Security, Leaving the Military, Marriage/Divorce, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits

FAP offers military families reliable support and tools for navigating parenting, relationships, and military family life challenges.

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

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

Oct 20, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Leaving the Military, Marriage/Divorce, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Survivors

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

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Aug 13, 2024 | Blog, Marriage/Divorce, Military Kids, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs

How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.

More Than A Spouse: From Air Force to Space Force and Beyond Home

More Than A Spouse: From Air Force to Space Force and Beyond Home

Jun 4, 2024 | EFMP/Special Needs, Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse

Mary Bell shares her journey as an Air Force Reservist, Space Force spouse, mom, and resource to women veterans and military family communities.

2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results: Shocked but Not Surprised

2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results: Shocked but Not Surprised

Feb 16, 2023 | Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Spouse Education/Employment, Wounded Caregivers

The results reflected what we’ve been telling DoD for years – military families are resilient, but they need more support.

50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

Jan 23, 2023 | Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Money/Budget/Benefits, Survivors

The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.

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The October 1 government shutdown threatens military pay and disrupts vital services for families.

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Discover why estate planning is essential for military families. Learn the first steps, key resources, and how NMFA supports your future security.

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NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

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