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October State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

October State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Oct 15, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters, State of the Military Family

NMFA calls on Congress to protect military families from pay disruptions and uphold their commitment to those who serve.

August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Sep 11, 2025 | Featured News, Health Care, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Newsletters, State of the Military Family

Honor 9/11, support military families, and take action to ensure they receive equal access to IVF through the FY 2026 NDAA.

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Jul 15, 2025 | Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Newsletters, State of the Military Family

NMFA is advocating in Washington and supporting military families through every challenge—from policy change to Operation Purple Camp, now celebrating 70,000 campers worldwide.

June 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

June 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Jun 17, 2025 | Events-Awards, Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Newsletters, State of the Military Family

This Flag Day, NMFA marked the start of America’s 250th at Mount Vernon. CEO Besa Pinchotti reflects on 250 years of military service and the families who’ve stood beside them—honoring their legacy and your continued support.

May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

May 14, 2025 | Adoption, Events-Awards, Featured News, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, State of the Military Family

NMFA staff are preparing for Operation Purple® Camp, advocating for military families, and pushing for the Military Spouse Hiring Act.

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Apr 9, 2025 | Events-Awards, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, State of the Military Family

This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.

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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.

Senate Considers Bill to Guarantee Military Pay During Future Shutdowns

NMFA explains how the new Shutdown Fairness Act could protect military pay during government shutdowns, how it differs from the Pay Our Troops Act, and what gaps still threaten military family stability.

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