Real Stories
Dear NMFA: Normalcy During a PCS
PSC season is around the corner. NMFA provides resources to help you prepare and keep your routine as normal as possible.
Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition
We’ve gathered our best resources for you to feel confident, prepared, and supported in making your professional dreams a reality.
Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!
NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.
Dear NMFA: How Do I Budget?
At NMFA, we can attest that budgeting and financial hoops have always been a top concern of military families. It’s a priority for us, too!
How Community and Volunteerism Can Be the Perfect Outlet for Military Spouses
Find out how two military spouses braved the fear of being a ‘new spouse on the block’ and opened their hearts to service.
Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?
As an active duty Army soldier, it can be challenging to plan date nights or long trips with my spouse and family.
How Military Families Can Fill the Empty Seat at the Holiday Table
Alongside NMFA, there are other organizations that pour efforts into making the holidays more special for military families.
From Military Child to Military Spouse – How Patriot Day Serves as a Pledge to Remember
For me, the events of September 11, 2001, will always be remembered as the day my high school teacher spoke of—the day you will never forget.
You Are Not Alone: A Roadmap for Our Military Spouses to Pursue Higher Education
NMFA knows the challenges associated with military spouses seeking a clear-cut starting point. We want to get you on the right path.
Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Military Families
For those who are forced to live every day in remembrance, it’s not “Happy Memorial Day!” or “Thank you for your service” day.
