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.
March State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
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Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare
As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.
NMFA Condemns Removal of IVF Coverage for Military Families in Final FY26 NDAA
NMFA expresses deep disappointment as Congress removes IVF coverage from the FY26 NDAA, urging equitable fertility care for military families.
The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season
Support military families this holiday season. Your generosity fuels NMFA programs that empower teens, strengthen spouses, and create lasting change.
TRICARE Young Adult Costs Are Forcing Hard Choices: Congress Can Fix It
Military families are facing skyrocketing TRICARE Young Adult costs, and Congress must act to align coverage with civilian standards and protect young adult dependents.
November State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Learn about rising TRICARE Young Adult costs, upcoming NMFA programs, and how your Giving Tuesday contribution—matched dollar-for-dollar—can strengthen military families nationwide.
The Government Shutdown Is Over: But the Impact on Military Families Isn’t
The government shutdown may be over, but military families continue to face financial, emotional, and logistical challenges as they work to recover from its lasting impacts.
Government Shutdown Update: No End in Sight
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.
Military Family Food Insecurity Isn’t New, But the Shutdown Made it Impossible to Ignore
Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.
Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo
As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.
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