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Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Nov 17, 2025

In a challenging year, military families continue to show strength and hope. NMFA reflects on resilience, community, and the road ahead.

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More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Aug 25, 2025

Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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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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Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Apr 8, 2025

The “Charity Challenge” project at Wadsworth Middle School inspires students to advocate for causes such as supporting military families.

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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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Forever a Military Family: Gold Star Spouses and Kids

Forever a Military Family: Gold Star Spouses and Kids

Apr 4, 2025

NMFA has pledged to honor and advocate for spouses and children of fallen service members for more than 50 years.

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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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Military Families, America Needs You

Military Families, America Needs You

Nov 6, 2024

We’re reaching out to President Trump today to make sure he puts military families’ needs at the top of his agenda.

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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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Through shared values and thoughtful partnership, Delta Dental works with NMFA to support military families by centering care, connection, and meaningful impact.

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From a kitchen table in 1969 to Capitol Hill today, NMFA’s advocacy has always centered military families and their lived experiences, shaping lasting policy change through listening, persistence, and trust.

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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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Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Paid Family Leave

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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