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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, 2025 | 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.

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.

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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Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.

Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.

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The ongoing government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, placing financial strain on military and veteran families. Find updated support resources and share your story.

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