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Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Deployment, Events-Awards, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Relocation/PCS

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

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Feb 20, 2025 | Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

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

Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced

Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced

Feb 3, 2025 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs

Operation Purple Camp applications are opening soon. Find out about camp dates, locations, and eligibility today.

NMFA Year in Review

NMFA Year in Review

Jan 7, 2025 | Events-Awards, Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment, State of the Military Family

2024 has highlighted the strength and unity of our community as we advance our mission to serve and support military families.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

For 55 years, NMFA has celebrated and served our military families who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.

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Missed paychecks reveal a crisis beneath the headlines: military families fighting food insecurity while serving our nation.

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As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.

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