Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.
Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.
Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience
Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.
NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations
In a recent letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin we urged DoD to implement a universal Pre-K program at OCONUS DoDEA schools.
Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!
NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.














