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More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time

Sep 26, 2024

Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.

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More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

Sep 12, 2024

Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.

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National Preparedness Month: A Critical Reminder for Military Families to Have a Master Plan

National Preparedness Month: A Critical Reminder for Military Families to Have a Master Plan

Sep 3, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder for military families to create a master preparedness plan.

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Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Aug 13, 2024

How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.

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The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers

The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers

Aug 9, 2024

At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families.

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What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens

What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens

Jun 17, 2024

A new warning from the Surgeon General looks at the dangers of social media for teens. But for military teens, can it also help?

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TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know

TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know

May 13, 2024

The cost of Tricare Young Adult health insurance has military families paying higher premiums than their civilian counterparts. We are pushing for change.

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Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming

Apr 16, 2024

Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.

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NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

Mar 29, 2024

Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.

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WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

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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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NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

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NMFA calls on Congress to protect military families from pay disruptions and uphold their commitment to those who serve.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Military separation & divorce resources.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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