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.
What Military Families Want You to Know About PCS and Child Care
PCS orders can arrive in weeks, but childcare waitlists can stretch for months. Hear directly from military families about the challenges of finding childcare during a move and how it affects careers, finances, and daily life.
Navigating Military Life with Purpose: Alyssa Leicht’s Story
Military spouse Alyssa Leicht shares lessons on service, reinvention, and building a purpose-driven career through military life and moves.
The Intersection of Caregiving in Military Families
Caring for her children while managing her own illness, one military spouse shares what it means to live at the intersection of caregiving and military life.














