NMFA urges Congress to prioritize military family health care, TRICARE coverage, child care, safe housing, and education in the FY27 NDAA.
In Honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families
Honor Gold Star mothers and families by remembering the lives behind the gold star and the enduring love, grief, and legacy carried by surviving military families.
From the Kitchen Table to Action
Explore key takeaways from NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit and how military families, researchers, and advocates are turning challenges into action.
Patriot Day, 25 Years Later: When Memory Becomes Legacy
Twenty-five years after September 11, we reflect on the lives lost, the service that followed, and the military families who carried its legacy forward.
National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry
Military family grief can surface through moves, deployments, caregiving, and transition. Learn how naming loss can help families find support.
Operation Purple Camp Wraps Up Another Unforgettable Summer
As another summer of Operation Purple® Camp comes to a close, hear from military kids about the friendships, belonging, and memories they’re taking home.
NMFA and National University’s Sanford Harmony Explore Findings from the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey
Explore key takeaways from Breakfast & Belonging: Understanding the Military Teen Experience, hosted by the National Military Family Association in partnership with National University’s Sanford Harmony Program, and discover the findings of the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey.
Starting Over Professionally After a PCS: 8 Practical Ways to Rebuild Your Career
Moving after a PCS can disrupt your career, but it can also create new opportunities. Learn practical strategies to help you reconnect professionally and confidently move toward your next career goal.
The MOLD Act Needs Your Support: Take Action Now
Military families deserve safe housing. Learn how the MOLD Act would increase accountability, improve inspections, and protect family health.
The Impact of Investing in Military Families
Discover the impact of NMFA programs and how they help military kids build confidence, military spouses pursue their goals, and families find connection and support.














