Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.
More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always
Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.
Honoring a Legacy: A Devout Advocate for Military Families
Linda Ruth Hatcher, a longtime NMFA supporter, is remembered as a devoted advocate and champion for military families.
August 2024 Video Newsletter
Pregnancy as a qualifying life event, compelling family stories, free resources to make a will, and a brand new NMFA PSA thanks to Comcast.
Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience
How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.
Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You
Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.
Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families
Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.
How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student
Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.
Support Military Families Now and For Years To Come
August is Make-A-Will Month. Our free resources can help you support military families now and for years to come. Get started.
July 2024 Video Newsletter
Military family quality of life issues remain our focus. This month, we ask military families to share their stories with Congress.














