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The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season

The Gift of Stability: How You Can Strengthen Military Families This Holiday Season

Nov 30, 2025

Support military families this holiday season. Your generosity fuels NMFA programs that empower teens, strengthen spouses, and create lasting change.

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Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Nov 17, 2025

In a challenging year, military families continue to show strength and hope. NMFA reflects on resilience, community, and the road ahead.

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NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

Sep 30, 2025

NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

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Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Aug 18, 2025

Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.

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Closing Out the School Year Strong with Military Kids

Closing Out the School Year Strong with Military Kids

May 27, 2025

Practical strategies to help military families wrap up the school year successfully and keep kids motivated throughout the summer.

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May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

May 14, 2025

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

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Let’s Talk It Up! Mental Health and the Military Family

Let’s Talk It Up! Mental Health and the Military Family

May 1, 2025

Prioritize your family’s mental health by exploring resources and support tailored to the unique challenges of military life.

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April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Apr 9, 2025

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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Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

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February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Feb 20, 2025

In this edition, we discuss the PCS challenges, call on spouses to share their stories and highlight our Operation Purple Camp application.

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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.

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