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Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Jan 19, 2024 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

More Than A Spouse: Remembering Joanne Holbrook Patton

Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment, Spouses

A military kid, military spouse, and military family champion, Joanne Holbrook Patton continues to inspire us today.

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Money/Budget/Benefits

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

Aug 28, 2023 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Wounded Caregivers

NMFA makes a lasting impact on military kids with Operation Purple Camp! See why campers, Lucas and Myah, say it is awesome.

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Jul 11, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens

Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

May 16, 2023 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids

Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.

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