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Celebrate America’s 250th with A Capitol Fourth

Celebrate America’s 250th with A Capitol Fourth

Jul 3, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with A Capitol Fourth on PBS. Enjoy patriotic performances, military tributes, and a historic fireworks finale.

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What Military Families Want You to Know About PCS and Child Care

What Military Families Want You to Know About PCS and Child Care

Jun 7, 2026

PCS orders can arrive in weeks, but childcare waitlists can stretch for months. Hear directly from military families about the challenges of finding childcare during a move and how it affects careers, finances, and daily life.

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The Strength to Begin Again: Jacqueline’s Story as a Military Spouse Nurse

The Strength to Begin Again: Jacqueline’s Story as a Military Spouse Nurse

May 31, 2026

Army spouse nurse Jacqueline Moore shares the realities of rebuilding a healthcare career through 14 PCS moves and nearly three decades of military life.

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More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own

More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own

Apr 19, 2026

Kamaria is creating her own path as a military spouse, balancing career, education, and ambition while building stability on her own terms.

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Aislinn’s Story: Nursing, Service, and Building a Career in Motion

Aislinn’s Story: Nursing, Service, and Building a Career in Motion

Apr 12, 2026

: Follow Aislinn’s journey as a military spouse nurse balancing career, family, and constant moves while strengthening communities and the healthcare workforce.

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Practical Tips to Translate Your Military Spouse Experience into Professional Success

Practical Tips to Translate Your Military Spouse Experience into Professional Success

Mar 2, 2026

Discover how to translate military spouse experience into professional strength by framing your skills, leadership, and resilience with confidence.

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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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National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry

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

Operation Purple Camp Wraps Up Another Unforgettable Summer

As another summer of Operation Purple® Camp comes to a close, hear from military kids about the friendships, belonging, and memories they’re taking home.

We Asked. You Answered: What Military Spouses Want the New Commission to Address

Military spouses share what they want the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address, from employment and health care to PCS moves and family support.

Operation Purple® Camp: A Place Where Military Kids Belong

At Operation Purple® Camp, military kids find friendship, adventure, and a community that understands military life. See what one unforgettable week can mean.

August State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Discover how NMFA is supporting military kids and teens through Operation Purple® Camp, the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey, and military family advocacy.

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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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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

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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Military Family Voting

Voting guidance for military families.
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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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