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April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Apr 9, 2025 | Events-Awards, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, State of the Military Family

This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.

PCS Moves: GHC Breakdown & Status Update

PCS Moves: GHC Breakdown & Status Update

Apr 9, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

Military families face ongoing struggles with the Department of Defense’s Global Household Goods Contract, leading to delays, missed pickups, and financial strain.

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Middle School Charity Challenge Supports NMFA’s Mission

Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Child Care, Deployment, Financial Security, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Spouse Education/Employment

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

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 | Blog, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

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

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Deployment, Events-Awards, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Relocation/PCS

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

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Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.

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Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.

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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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