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Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Jan 19, 2024

NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.

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OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

OPC Impact Stories – August 2023

Aug 28, 2023

NMFA makes a lasting impact on military kids with Operation Purple Camp! See why campers, Lucas and Myah, say it is awesome.

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Communication is Key with Military Teens

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Jul 11, 2023

Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.

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Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

May 8, 2023

Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.

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Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!

Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!

Feb 15, 2023

NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.

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Open Now: 2023 Military Teen Experience Survey

Open Now: 2023 Military Teen Experience Survey

Feb 1, 2023

Together, NMFA and Bloom use our data and expertise to amplify policies and programs that impact teens and young adults.

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From Military Child to Military Spouse – How Patriot Day Serves as a Pledge to Remember

From Military Child to Military Spouse – How Patriot Day Serves as a Pledge to Remember

Sep 8, 2022

For me, the events of September 11, 2001, will always be remembered as the day my high school teacher spoke of—the day you will never forget.

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How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

How to Be Your Military Child’s Best Education Advocate? Speak Up and Be Resilient

Jul 11, 2022

Stories of parents, educators, and advocates for equal education to help make your child’s next school transition as smooth as possible.

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2022 State of the Military Family Summit

2022 State of the Military Family Summit

Apr 19, 2022

The key takeaway from this event: we need to listen to our military teens and collaborate with them to enable their successes in life.

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National Military Family Association and Bloom Partner on First of Its Kind Survey for Military Teen by Military Teens

National Military Family Association and Bloom Partner on First of Its Kind Survey for Military Teen by Military Teens

Oct 6, 2021

Survey of 2,000 military teens shows an overwhelming majority plan to be a part of America’s  force of the future.

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More Than A Spouse: Chelsea Schroeder’s Journey of Purpose-Driven Service

Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.

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Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.

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The ongoing government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, placing financial strain on military and veteran families. Find updated support resources and share your story.

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