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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.

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family

Mar 21, 2025 | Featured News, Kids Education, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Relocation/PCS

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

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouses

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

Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Jan 29, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

Changes need to be made so military families aren’t forced into debt because of a military move. Share your story.

Tax Tips for Military Families

Tax Tips for Military Families

Jan 13, 2025 | Featured News, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

The latest tips, resources, and support for military families navigating tax season.

Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Dec 10, 2024 | Events-Awards, Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA honors Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel for supporting military families.

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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.

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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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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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