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Your Summer Survival Guide: Top Apps for Military Families

Your Summer Survival Guide: Top Apps for Military Families

Jul 7, 2025

Five must-have apps for military families to explore the outdoors, access free books, and attend local events during summer break.

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Summer Bucket List for Military Families

Summer Bucket List for Military Families

Jun 16, 2025

A summer bucket list designed for military families to find joy, connection, and adventure wherever they are.

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More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Jun 9, 2025

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

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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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Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

May 4, 2025

Top 5 job search tips for military spouses, including networking, showcasing skills, and avoiding job scams.

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What Military Families Need to Know About High School Stabilization

What Military Families Need to Know About High School Stabilization

Apr 28, 2025

Military teens can stay put for junior or senior year with the High School Stabilization Program. Plan early for stability!

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PCS Moves: GHC Breakdown & Status Update

PCS Moves: GHC Breakdown & Status Update

Apr 9, 2025

Military families face ongoing struggles with the Department of Defense’s Global Household Goods Contract, leading to delays, missed pickups, and financial strain.

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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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Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Mar 21, 2025

The way the federal government administers education services is changing, but the programs military families rely on should stay.

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Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025

Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.

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Advocacy in Action: Serving Military Families Then and Now

From a kitchen table in 1969 to Capitol Hill today, NMFA’s advocacy has always centered military families and their lived experiences, shaping lasting policy change through listening, persistence, and trust.

January State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA advocates for military families on Capitol Hill, launches the Military Teen Experience Survey, and announces upcoming Operation Purple® Camp applications to support military kids.

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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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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