PCS orders can arrive in weeks, but childcare waitlists can stretch for months. Hear directly from military families about the challenges of finding childcare during a move and how it affects careers, finances, and daily life.
The Strength to Begin Again: Jacqueline’s Story as a Military Spouse Nurse
Army spouse nurse Jacqueline Moore shares the realities of rebuilding a healthcare career through 14 PCS moves and nearly three decades of military life.
Navigating Military Life with Purpose: Alyssa Leicht’s Story
Military spouse Alyssa Leicht shares lessons on service, reinvention, and building a purpose-driven career through military life and moves.
The Intersection of Caregiving in Military Families
Caring for her children while managing her own illness, one military spouse shares what it means to live at the intersection of caregiving and military life.
May State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Military spouses bring their voices to Capitol Hill, Operation Purple programs open for summer, and NMFA highlights why stable funding is critical for military families.
When Military Families Thrive, Civilian Communities Do Too
Military families bring expertise, resilience, and community strength wherever they go. Learn why supporting them is a shared responsibility and how their impact reaches far beyond the base.
Strengthening Military Families Starts with Childcare
When childcare is uncertain, everything else becomes harder. Here is why it is one of the most critical challenges facing military families today.
More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own
Kamaria is creating her own path as a military spouse, balancing career, education, and ambition while building stability on her own terms.
Aislinn’s Story: Nursing, Service, and Building a Career in Motion
: Follow Aislinn’s journey as a military spouse nurse balancing career, family, and constant moves while strengthening communities and the healthcare workforce.
Facing The Unknown: Resources for Displaced Military Families
Resources for displaced military families after Middle East evacuations, including healthcare, education, and financial support guidance.














