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From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

From Service to Civilian: How Military Families Thrive in the Next Chapter

Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses

Discover how military families navigate life after service through planning, connection, and shared purpose.

The U.S. Government is Shutdown. What Does This Mean for Military Families?

The U.S. Government is Shutdown. What Does This Mean for Military Families?

Oct 3, 2025 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Money/Budget/Benefits, State of the Military Family

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

The U.S. is Heading for a Government Shutdown. What Does it Mean for Military Families?

The U.S. is Heading for a Government Shutdown. What Does it Mean for Military Families?

Sep 29, 2025 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Money/Budget/Benefits, State of the Military Family

As the U.S. faces a potential government shutdown on October 1, here’s what military families can expect regarding pay, services, and support.

Military Family Guide: What Are You Seeing This School Year in Special Education and Accommodations?

Military Family Guide: What Are You Seeing This School Year in Special Education and Accommodations?

Sep 28, 2025 | EFMP/Special Needs, Featured News, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS

What are you seeing this school year? Tell us how your family is navigating school transitions, IEPs, and accommodations so we can lift up your story.

Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever

Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever

Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Relocation/PCS

Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.

Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Aug 18, 2025 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs

Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.

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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.

Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore

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

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

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

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