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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 | Blog, EFMP/Special Needs, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS

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

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Aug 13, 2024 | Blog, Marriage/Divorce, Military Kids, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs

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

The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers

Aug 9, 2024 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Teens, Wounded 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

What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens

Jun 17, 2024 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Operation Purple Programs

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

TRICARE Young Adult: What You Need to Know

May 13, 2024 | Featured News, Health Care, Military Kids, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits

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

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

Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Deployment, EFMP/Special Needs, Events-Awards, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs

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

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Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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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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