Operation Purple® Camp is underway across the country, bringing military kids together for a summer of adventure, friendship, and belonging. Discover how campers are making memories, building confidence, and finding community.
Celebrate America’s 250th with A Capitol Fourth
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with A Capitol Fourth on PBS. Enjoy patriotic performances, military tributes, and a historic fireworks finale.
The Impact of Investing in Military Families
Discover the impact of NMFA programs and how they help military kids build confidence, military spouses pursue their goals, and families find connection and support.
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.
April State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
NMFA CEO Besa Pinchotti shares updates on displaced military families, Operation Purple opportunities for military kids, and upcoming military spouse advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Facing The Unknown: Resources for Displaced Military Families
Resources for displaced military families after Middle East evacuations, including healthcare, education, and financial support guidance.
Celebrating Military Teens this Month of the Military Child
Celebrating military teens this Month of the Military Child through powerful stories of connection, growth, and community from the Bloom Military Teen Program.
March State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
The DHS shutdown is ongoing, military spouses are America’s answer to the nursing shortage and the 2026 Operation Purple® Summer Challenge applications are now open.
February State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Take action to protect Coast Guard pay, apply for Operation Purple Camp by March 11, and complete the Military Teen Experience Survey by February 18.
PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges
From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.














