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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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Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Jan 29, 2025

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

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Tax Tips for Military Families

Tax Tips for Military Families

Jan 13, 2025

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

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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

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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Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Dec 4, 2024

A list you don’t have to check twice! Our top five tips to help military families navigate financial challenges during the holiday season.

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Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Oct 27, 2024

NMFA’s 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey provides the latest research and insights into the significant mental health, financial, and emotional challenges faced by military-connected teens and how they overcome them.

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Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Oct 6, 2024

A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.

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Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Sep 13, 2024

Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.

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PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges

From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.

Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026

Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.

Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare

As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.

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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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