Military Family News
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August & September State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Honor 9/11, support military families, and take action to ensure they receive equal access to IVF through the FY 2026 NDAA.
From Dreams to Degrees: One Scholarship Recipient’s Story
Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.
Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.
More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work
Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America
Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.
Extending TRICARE Coverage for Young Adult Dependents to Age 26
Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.
2025 PCS Questions Linger: Military Families May Have the Answer
Military families like the Johansens face rising costs, confusion, and stress amid abrupt PCS changes and the collapse of the HomeSafe contract.
More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams
Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.
July 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
NMFA is advocating in Washington and supporting military families through every challenge—from policy change to Operation Purple Camp, now celebrating 70,000 campers worldwide.
House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support
A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.