This issue features our Purple Up sweepstakes, Operation Purple® Summer Challenge registration, student support for military families, and ongoing PCS struggles.
April 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
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PCS Moves: GHC Breakdown & Status Update
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
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
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
During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.
Federal Terminations: A Systematic Setback for Military Families
NMFA urges immediate intervention to protect military spouses and transitioning veterans from these mass terminations.
Department of Education Changes and Your Military Family
The way the federal government administers education services is changing, but the programs military families rely on should stay.
March 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
In this edition, we honor Fisher House, call on military families to share PCS challenges, and announce our May events.
Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event
Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.
Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Shutdown
Politics may be complicated, but the solution to the threats facing military families is simple. Congress must act.
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