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More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

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

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer

Aug 3, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

Military families like the Johansens face rising costs, confusion, and stress amid abrupt PCS changes and the collapse of the HomeSafe contract.

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Jul 15, 2025 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Newsletters, State of the Military Family

NMFA is advocating in Washington and supporting military families through every challenge—from policy change to Operation Purple Camp, now celebrating 70,000 campers worldwide.

House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support

Jul 13, 2025 | Featured News, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment

A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.

Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law: Here’s What It Means for Military Families

Jul 8, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits

President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.

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As the U.S. faces a potential government shutdown on October 1, here’s what military families can expect regarding pay, services, and support.

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What are you seeing this school year? Tell us how your family is navigating school transitions, IEPs, and accommodations so we can lift up your story.

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The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.

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