Military Family News
The First Deployment: We’ll Get Through It Together
The First Deployment: We'll Get Through It Together The tears couldn't stop. I'm the person that rarely in public shows my emotions. But I wasn't prepared for this evening. As my daughter went on stage, I thought about my husband, who wasn't there....
Teachers as Teammates: The Key to Success for Your Military Child’s Education
Teachers as Teammates: The Key to Success for Your Military Child's Education We can all remember the teachers who made a difference to us when we were in school. A teacher who made us feel special or recognized our unique abilities. A teacher who whispered a few...
Home School: Is This the Best Option for Military Kids?
More than six percent of military families are taking their children out of main stream school and are homeschooling them instead. With states’ inconsistent education standards, many families feel home school is the best option for them.
NMFA Recognizes Three Outstanding Volunteers for 2017
NMFA Recognizes Three Outstanding Volunteers for 2017 NMFA was started by a few military spouses in 1969, and with the selfless service of volunteers giving their time, we've grown into what we are today. April 15-21, 2018 marks the celebration of Volunteer...
More Airstrikes in Syria Create Uncertainty and Pride for Military Families
United States military forces, along with allies France and Great Britain, launched an attack last night on three major locations in Syria housing chlorine and sarintwo chemicals used by the Assad regime to kill and terrorize its own citizens.
Proposed School Voucher Bill May Cost Military Families More Than Expected
A new proposed bill would use Impact Aid funds to create school vouchers for military families across the country, but these vouchers come at a cost that may hurt more military kids’ education than it will help.
Survive and Thrive: Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
Survive and Thrive: Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan So you just received orders to Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan? Well get excited because you are about to embark on a very unique adventure! You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed about packing up and relocating all...
Military Family Shoppers Guide to Finding a Good School
With no consistent education standards across from state to state, how can parents determine which school is best for their child?
4 Things Your Divorced Friends Want to Tell You
4 Things Your Divorced Friends Want to Tell You Let's face it, divorce sucks! It doesn't matter how you got there, but the feeling once you are there is isolating and unsettling. It wasn't my goal. I wanted to live happily ever after. I'm not a terrible person and...
Military Divorce: Where Do We Even Start?
Military Divorce: Where Do We Even Start? We all know the struggle of military life: constant deployments, TDYs, random shifts, and all that comes along with one (or both) spouse being married to military. Those struggles can lead to marriage battles that are tough to...
