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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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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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Inexpensive Holiday Crafts for Military Families

Inexpensive Holiday Crafts for Military Families

Dec 8, 2020

Grab some paper, popcorn, and hot cocoa and try these easy DIY crafts that will have your military family in the holiday spirit in time!

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Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.

NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review

NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review highlights advocacy wins, impactful programs, and the collective strength of military families working together to drive meaningful change nationwide.

Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright

Military families share how portable traditions help them create warmth, connection, and a sense of home during the holidays, wherever they are stationed.

Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: What’s in it for Military Families?

Congress has passed the FY 2026 NDAA, bringing pay raises, child care support, education benefits, and PCS improvements for military families.

December State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA’s 2025 Congressional Reception honored bipartisan leaders advancing policies that strengthen military families, including efforts to expand TRICARE coverage for IVF and reproductive care.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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