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National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry

Aug 30, 2026

Military family grief can surface through moves, deployments, caregiving, and transition. Learn how naming loss can help families find support.

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.

About NMFA

NMFA is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life through advocacy and programs.

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