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More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

Jul 21, 2025

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.

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More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Jun 9, 2025

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

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More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

May 21, 2025

Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.

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More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

Apr 6, 2025

Air Force spouse McKinzee Crow is going digital to connect with military spouses—and she’s setting a trend while doing it!

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More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

Mar 10, 2025

Army spouse Karly Gadell is redefining military spouse leadership by transforming volunteer roles into platforms for self-development and community.

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More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations

More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations

Jul 10, 2024

Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.

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January State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA advocates for military families on Capitol Hill, launches the Military Teen Experience Survey, and announces upcoming Operation Purple® Camp applications to support military kids.

Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.

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NMFA’s 2025 Year in Review highlights advocacy wins, impactful programs, and the collective strength of military families working together to drive meaningful change nationwide.

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