Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.
National Preparedness Month: A Critical Reminder for Military Families to Have a Master Plan
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder for military families to create a master preparedness plan.
Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience
How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.
The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers
At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families.
What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens
A new warning from the Surgeon General looks at the dangers of social media for teens. But for military teens, can it also help?
TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know
The cost of Tricare Young Adult health insurance has military families paying higher premiums than their civilian counterparts. We are pushing for change.
Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming
Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.
NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One
Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.
WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition
Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.
WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families
Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.














